turn back
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Some planes that had already taken off were forced to turn back.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
If they do turn back to Fannie-Freddie reform, the challenges to pulling off an offering will be the same as they’ve always been.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
"I'm sure Fin would have thanked me for it being a bit closer, but I can't turn back the clock now."
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
The WGC also forecasts that while the dollar has positive momentum, longer-term investor appetite is expected to turn back to gold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
I smack my sides again and turn back to Dad.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.