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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Those promotions are starting to come back, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
However, pupils numbers have continued to fall and the council has now come back - following a consultation - with plans to shut it for good.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
If they know that you’re only testing the waters — and you’ve already set a date to come back — it can ease the transition for everyone.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
"How many more years can we keep doing this? We really hope some young people will come back and carry it on," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Chip practically had his face pressed against the glass of the front door, watching Jonah come back.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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