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circle back

[sur-kuhl bak] / ˈsɜr kəl ˈbæk /




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The Phillies hired former Dodgers manager Don Mattingly on an interim basis and likely will circle back to Cora after the season.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 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

Circle back: I asked someone to do some research and the response was “I’ll check it out and circle back to you.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's Jan. 29, 2026

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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