sent back

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U.S. officials said there were multiple documents with possible deals sent back and forth among Washington, Tehran and facilitator capitals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Dorio said he found no evidence of cancer and the patient was sent back to regular care.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

European officials "are gathering information about flights, about capacity at Kabul airport, they're speaking with the Taliban about what would happen to the people sent back", said a source involved in the discussions.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

He was so despondent, his mother said, that she felt her only option was to allow them to be sent back to El Salvador, a country Edwin left when he was 5.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Tanu was sent back to wipe off some of her lipstick and mascara.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan