Example Sentences

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Now same policies they supported have boomeranged on them.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

In two games t,he lack of ambition to improve the team has boomeranged back and hit the club squarely between the eyes.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

That dropped to $19,000 per wedding in 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions limited gathering sizes, then boomeranged back to $28,000 in 2021 as restrictions on indoor gatherings eased and demand resurged.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

With the return of tourism, the region has boomeranged back to life and the vibe among many restaurant owners is cautiously optimistic.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2022

Thus I have come a long way and returned and boomeranged a long way from the point in society toward which I originally aspired.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison