turn back
verb
turned back; turning back; turns back
1
a
: to go in the reverse direction
b
: to stop going forward
2
: to refer to an earlier time or place
1
: to drive back or away
2
: to stop the advance of
3
: to fold back
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Examples of turn back in a Sentence
a cavalry charge that was turned back by withering fire
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It's been exciting to watch IU's Cinderella season, but even Cinderella's coach turned back into a pumpkin.
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Justin L. MacK, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, as police announced that the school had been turned back over to Abundant Life, the victims in the shooting were identified by authorities as well.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Each year, Ruf turns back the clock, rolling out a uniquely diverse touring blues caravan, with Fish and Ryder joining Canned Heat, Bernard Allison and Ghalia Volt for this year’s installment.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Canadian authorities turned back about 1,000 people trying to cross into Canada between formal crossings in the 12 months ending in October, according to data obtained by Reuters, compared to more than 23,000 apprehended on the U.S. side by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
—Anna Mehler Paperny, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
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Justin L. MacK, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, as police announced that the school had been turned back over to Abundant Life, the victims in the shooting were identified by authorities as well.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Each year, Ruf turns back the clock, rolling out a uniquely diverse touring blues caravan, with Fish and Ryder joining Canned Heat, Bernard Allison and Ghalia Volt for this year’s installment.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Canadian authorities turned back about 1,000 people trying to cross into Canada between formal crossings in the 12 months ending in October, according to data obtained by Reuters, compared to more than 23,000 apprehended on the U.S. side by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
—Anna Mehler Paperny, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Turn back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20back. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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