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

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

Erlan asked, turning back to look at me.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff