safe return

noun

: the act of taking someone or something back to the proper place completely unharmed

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The mother demanded a safe return of her child.

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Late Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced that his security Cabinet had updated its list of war objectives to include the safe return of residents who have been displaced from their homes near the northern border because of months of fighting with Hezbollah. —

Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 17 Sep. 2024 Their safe return has become a prime war goal for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his government and his political rivals. —

David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024 Following their son's safe return, Calvillo and Ybarra both expressed their immense gratitude to Officer Meyers. —

Danielle Jennings, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024 As the search for Le Roux continues and the family hopes for her safe return, Norwood is at the hospital recovering from injuries that led to an infection, his uncle Robert Martin told CNN affiliate WRAL. —

Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for safe return