back in action
idiom
: doing something again
After a two year break from baseball, he's finally back in action.
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Luka & LeBron: A Dynamic Duo Takes Center Stage
The post-All-Star break portion of the NBA season kicks off in style, with the Lakers back in action on Wednesday night.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Check out a first-look photo of Kimmie back in action below, then drop a comment with your thoughts on Beauty in Black.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 30 Jan. 2025
Where previous seasons relied on the nostalgia high of seeing OG players back in action, this outing is deepening the gameplay by identifying rivals and pairing them up.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Having Dutch 'back in action' and the OWLF pushing back against the complacent alien hunters is an excellent setup for a new Predator sequel that looks forwards while treating the established canon with respect.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Check out a first-look photo of Kimmie back in action below, then drop a comment with your thoughts on Beauty in Black.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 30 Jan. 2025
Where previous seasons relied on the nostalgia high of seeing OG players back in action, this outing is deepening the gameplay by identifying rivals and pairing them up.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Having Dutch 'back in action' and the OWLF pushing back against the complacent alien hunters is an excellent setup for a new Predator sequel that looks forwards while treating the established canon with respect.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Back in action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20in%20action. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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