day return

British

noun

a reduced fare for a journey (by train, etc) travelling both ways in one day

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day return

"We hope that tourists and pilgrims will one day return to this place, because it still carries a message and speaks to us even today," he added.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

Now, he prays the dozens of men he was detained with can one day return to their families.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

There is also a day return coach on Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025

Manizha thinks Russia will one day return to the Eurovision fold – but not soon.

From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024

And then the other women are happy because they believe that their men may one day return, as well.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

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