bounce back
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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Even if Washington and Tehran reach a swift deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the physical flow of Gulf oil won’t immediately bounce back, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Rosanna Maietta, president and chief executive of the American Hotel and Lodging Assn. however, has said relief from higher labor costs is much-needed in an industry that has struggled to bounce back from pandemic shutdowns.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
"Our findings reveal that aging in blood stem cells is not an irreversible fate. Old blood stem cells have the capacity to revert to a youthful state; they can bounce back," said Dr. Ghaffari.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
The squad needed a result to bounce back and, trailing to Harvey Barnes' goal, defeat loomed.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Loraine’s eyes bounce back and forth between us.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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