turn back

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors say that, as the more experienced climber, the man on trial was "the responsible guide for the tour" and failed to turn back or call for support in time to help his girlfriend.

From BBC

She started to worry about how she’d know when it was time to turn back— and that was the hardest thought of all, because it was the only one she could do something about.

From Literature

The officer did not insist, and turned back.

From Barron's

There will be a temporary spell of snow over the higher ground of northern England and Scotland before it turns back to rain.

From BBC

Dad laughs at this, and Camille turns back to her phone as I wrap a protective arm around the cardboard box sitting next to me.

From Literature