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circle back

[sur-kuhl bak] / ˈsɜr kəl ˈbæk /




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I’ll circle back to this story in a bit, but first, about that debate.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

It is the prime minister's judgement which his critics circle back to again and again, every time the story returns.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026

Ping [email protected] with the word or phrase, and why it’s your pet peeve, and we might circle back and include it in a future story.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026

While the views expressed may vary, conversations about Alberta independence typically circle back to oil.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

Ray moves for the steps, ready to circle back around the nest, ready to join Axel on any adventure he would like.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers


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