returning

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Growing maintenance costs, tax changes and workers returning to the office have forced sellers to cut prices on large, luxurious estates from the Cotswolds to the northern Home Counties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He has acknowledged being a frequent trash-talker online and a poor romantic partner when he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from combat tours, a time that coincided with when he dated Fifield.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

While returning from the scene, the rescue team said it came across another broken-down lorry carrying more than 60 people, who had been stranded for three days after a battery failure.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Despite prior rumors, Williams’ sister Venus seemed just as surprised as everyone else that Serena was returning to the competitive circuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Good,” he says, returning his attention to his book.

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