turned back

Example Sentences

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"There will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back," Trump said after what he described as a "very productive" call with Netanyahu.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Investors turned back to risk on hopes that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran would soon be agreed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 looking to extend record highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Anna May turned back and peered at me from under the brim of her hat.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu