turned back

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The automated system was turned back on a couple of months later but was modified to include more manual security checks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

They were part of a larger group which in February left Al-Roj for Australia, but were turned back within hours due to "technical issues".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Oil prices jumped Tuesday on lack of progress towards re-opening the Strait of Hormuz while stocks diverged as attention turned back to the outlook for interest rates and company earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Investors turned back to risk on hopes that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran would soon be agreed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

James lobbed a cross glance at the boys, but when he turned back at me, his eyes were tender.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu