turning back
Example Sentences
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This exodus away from L.A. has felt very unnatural, and I’m really glad the tide is turning back.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The simplest solution, naturally, would be to unplug altogether, ditching your smart TV for an old-fashioned antenna system and turning back to physical media players instead of streamers.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
Traditionalists protested that “the home is being endangered,” but there was no turning back.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
But landing in Eswatini was like turning back the clock to his prison term, Rom said.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
He sighed, turning back ahead to watch for the next cab.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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