come back
Idioms-
Return to or regain past success or popularity, as in It's hard to come back from two sets down and win the match , or Long hemlines are coming back this fall . [Early 1900s]
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Return to one's mind, as in Her name came back to me after I saw her picture . [Late 1800s]
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Retort or reply; also, retaliate. For example, No matter how many insults he flings, I can always come back with another . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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For women with breast cancer, a continuing worry is whether the disease will come back, even if it was caught early.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
“We’re seeing that momentum come back on a weekend-by-weekend basis,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
"I think people should be able to come back to the simple, elegant roadster".
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
"I hope they don't come back so we can live with dignity. That's all we're asking for."
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
She was yelling out to Marlene to come back.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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