turn back
Example Sentences
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"If I could turn back the clock, of course, I would take a different decision."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Before I weigh in on this as a mathematician, let’s turn back to Stanford.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
Well, one could ask for James to turn back time, but he’s already done that this spring.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
A broken man, Coronado decided to turn back over the objections of many of his noblemen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
When no one comes, I turn back to the door.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
