return to
phrasal verb
returned to; returning to; returns to
1
: to go to (a place where one works, studies, etc.) again after being away for a time
When do you return to school?
2
: to start doing or using (something) again especially after a long time
She hopes to return to working at home next week.
3
: to start an activity again that relates to (something)
He returned to his book after feeding the cat.
Let's return to your first question.
4
: to change back to (an earlier or original condition or state)
She soon returned to her old habits.
His breathing returned to normal.
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Val Nichushkin’s contrition — A The mercurial forward and key to the Avs’ playoff fates returned to the fold on Friday after a six-month suspension.
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Speaking of holiday gifts, the Villa Montalvo Service Group’s Yuletide Holiday Boutique returns to the historic Saratoga venue on Nov. 22-23.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Several months later, Cruise self-driving cars returned to the streets, but only in Phoenix with a safety driver behind the wheel.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
The company continues to focus on returning to overall profitability and is pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen long-term profitability.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Speaking of holiday gifts, the Villa Montalvo Service Group’s Yuletide Holiday Boutique returns to the historic Saratoga venue on Nov. 22-23.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Several months later, Cruise self-driving cars returned to the streets, but only in Phoenix with a safety driver behind the wheel.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
The company continues to focus on returning to overall profitability and is pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen long-term profitability.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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