safe return
noun
: the act of taking someone or something back to the proper place completely unharmed
—+ of
The mother demanded a safe return of her child.
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His family is offering a $20,000 reward for his safe return, according to CBS affiliate WCCO.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Israelis divided over ceasefire deal Reactions in Israel were varied, as people hoped for the hostages’ safe return but remained divided over the agreement.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Israel and Hamas appeared to be on the verge of agreeing to a ceasefire deal Wednesday that could end 15 months of devastating fighting in the Gaza Strip, even as the Israel military continued to launch airstrikes in the enclave and families of Israeli hostages begged for their safe return.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
The incident attracted significant media attention, and a $5,000 reward was even offered for the safe return of Rags, Williams told USA TODAY.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Israelis divided over ceasefire deal Reactions in Israel were varied, as people hoped for the hostages’ safe return but remained divided over the agreement.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Israel and Hamas appeared to be on the verge of agreeing to a ceasefire deal Wednesday that could end 15 months of devastating fighting in the Gaza Strip, even as the Israel military continued to launch airstrikes in the enclave and families of Israeli hostages begged for their safe return.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
The incident attracted significant media attention, and a $5,000 reward was even offered for the safe return of Rags, Williams told USA TODAY.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Safe return.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe%20return. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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