circle back
Americanverb phrase
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to return to an earlier point on a path, trip, etc., often by a different route so as to make a loop.
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to return to an earlier point, topic of conversation, or stage in a process.
Example Sentences
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It is the prime minister's judgement which his critics circle back to again and again, every time the story returns.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
Ping [email protected] with the word or phrase, and why it’s your pet peeve, and we might circle back and include it in a future story.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
I waited for his car to circle back, even just to tell me off, but it never did.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
While the views expressed may vary, conversations about Alberta independence typically circle back to oil.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
I can circle back to get some clarity on what’s going on with that creepy banes-of-the-sea thing.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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