Example Sentences

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The doctors had hoped the surgery would give Chloe relief for about five years, but there were soon signs the endometriosis had returned "everywhere", she said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Shares of vaccine maker Moderna spiked 6% when the market opened Thursday, but by early afternoon shares had returned closer to Wednesday’s closing price of $48.79.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

He was calling to tell her that his prostate cancer had returned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Shares of Royal Caribbean bounced sharply Thursday, after the cruise operator beat first-quarter profit expectations and said cruise demand had returned to levels seen before the Iran conflict began.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

I had returned to my bed to find a note lying on the pillow, from Luc.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse