turned back

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They were part of a larger group which in February left Al-Roj for Australia, but were turned back within hours due to "technical issues".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Oil prices jumped Tuesday on lack of progress towards re-opening the Strait of Hormuz while stocks diverged as attention turned back to the outlook for interest rates and company earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Rushing had tagged out Lee and was headed back to the dugout when he turned back to see Lee on the ground, then kept going.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The U.S. has previously turned back more than 20 Iranian ships that left Iranian ports and sought to steam past the blockade, but this is the first known episode in which force has been used.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Karly’s turned back to her phone anyway and isn’t even listening.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler