turn back

Example Sentences

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Liquid helium continually absorbs heat and gradually turns back into a gas, building pressure in its container.

From The Wall Street Journal

At his side Harry snorted and Sarah sent her a quick smile before turning back to Chitto.

From Literature

“Good,” she says, turning back to the pile of jackets.

From Literature

The little rat scampered off, and Nine turned back to Clare.

From Literature

He and Rev Ielpo had been "compelled" to turn back from the church, where Christ was also believed to have been buried and subsequently resurrected, it said.

From BBC