- present participle of return.
returning
Example Sentences
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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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