turning back
Example Sentences
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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
Authoritarian turns can reverse themselves, and the V-Dem report finds that 10 other nations—including Bolivia, Brazil, and Poland—are turning back toward democracy after a period of decline.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
To the man's "complete surprise", the woman "suddenly showed increased signs of exhaustion", although by then turning back was too late.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
He sounded almost nostalgic and gazed out the hayloft window for a long minute before turning back to Penelope.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
