turning back
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“I don’t think I can do this,” I say, turning back toward home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Unfortunately, I didn't have much time on my hands, because I was turning back to Ennis," says Mangan, designated driver that night for a group of friends.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“U.S. shoppers are seemingly turning back to bold — big gold pieces, chunky chains, big colored gemstone pieces and cocktail rings, that kind of thing,” she said over email.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Oh, sorry, sir,” he said sheepishly before turning back to the others, who immediately lowered their voices and cleaned up their language.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
“You need to recover,” says Father, turning back toward the fire’s warmth.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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