turn back
Example Sentences
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The former British soldier described his dilemma of whether to turn back for Hillary Dawa or catch up with the rest.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Before I weigh in on this as a mathematician, let’s turn back to Stanford.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
Well, one could ask for James to turn back time, but he’s already done that this spring.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Those operations don’t simply turn back on immediately.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
I turn back to the book on my lap.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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