- present participle of return.
returning
Example Sentences
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The former Sporting Clube academy product appeared for several sides in England - including Cambridge City, York City and Notts County - before returning to Portugal last summer.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Ohtani likely will throw another live batting practice session before potentially returning to the rotation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The ship will leave for Felixstowe in Britain, Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Gdansk in Poland before returning, with the voyage expected to take about 45 days, according to the ministry.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
“As a Mexican, I’m offended and embarrassed that he is returning as governor,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Any returning soldier with half a functioning brain could figure it out, I’m sure.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
