boomerang

Example Sentences

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I said, “I’ll tell you what, for the sizzle reel, we’ll do this: You are the son of two doctors. You are ‘the boomerang kid.’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

We of all people should know the boomerang swings back, but we got too dependent on you to truly acknowledge that.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

The oldest known boomerang from Australia dates to about 10,500 years ago, made from wood.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

"While launching widespread tariffs may seem like an effective tool, they can boomerang and cause unintended consequences."

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024

In the thin light, even the whirling boomerang print of the vinyl tablecloth seemed tranquil; it was easy to imagine Helen sitting across from her, head bowed, asking forgiveness.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen