circle back
Example Sentences
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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
While the views expressed may vary, conversations about Alberta independence typically circle back to oil.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
Others avoided mentioning any desire for bodily change, lest the conversation circle back to mindset rather than concrete goals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Which brings us full circle, back to our gallivanting governor.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2025
Frear realized it would be impossible to reach his sister-in-law by a direct route, so he decided to circle back the way he came and search for another way.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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