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  • present participle of return.

returning





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The 24-year-old did not play a tournament before Wimbledon, instead returning home to Ukraine and having a holiday in Greece.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

After returning from a cruise ship gig, Lianne saw them singing Wannabe on Top of the Pops.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

“The curve structure also strengthened, with the front end returning to backwardation after recently flipping into contango amid the ramp-up of Persian Gulf supply.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

"We are hoping as well that the nations of the Pacific join together to send a strong message," Albanese said, after returning from a visit to the Solomons.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

“Did you introduce yourself to her?” my neighbor asks, wiping off the packet on his T-shirt before returning it to me.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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