turning back
Example Sentences
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But it is only now that a detailed analysis of the alignment has been carried out, which involved turning back the celestial clock.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
This exodus away from L.A. has felt very unnatural, and I’m really glad the tide is turning back.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Traditionalists protested that “the home is being endangered,” but there was no turning back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
Bangladesh has already curtailed electricity use, including closing universities, while other countries in Asia are turning back to coal, which becomes more competitive as LNG prices rise.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
But she looked quickly over my head as though there were something riveting at the back of the classroom, before turning back to face the front.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
