come back

Example Sentences

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"It could come back to bite us down the road."

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

For more complicated returns, you might have dropped off your paperwork and come back later to sign, but you still would have had some face time with the preparer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"Even if the French do stop boats from crossing, the same people come back the next time there is a calm day," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“We had a few strands of Bermuda grass come back, but that was it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“She didn’t come back with the book. She’s stuck on the other side, and I have to get to her.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova