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
He went shopping for real estate, first buying out the warehouse space he had been renting, then turning back to the idea of reviving the bookstore.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Bangladesh has already curtailed electricity use, including closing universities, while other countries in Asia are turning back to coal, which becomes more competitive as LNG prices rise.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The question facing Labour is what chance Sir Keir Starmer has of turning back the tides of voters who have gone elsewhere.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
“Okay,” she said before turning back to her father.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
