returner
Britishnoun
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a person or thing that returns
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a person who goes back to work after a break, esp a woman who has had children
Example Sentences
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Musetti, who is an excellent returner and slick mover, must be counted among the title favourites in a wide open men's draw.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Atwell joins a receiver corps that includes Nacua, Adams, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, rookie CJ Daniels and Xavier Smith, who was the punt returner last season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Jason Myers is the kicker, All-Pro Michael Dickson the punter and Shaheed the dynamic kick returner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026
Back in 2013, Seattle traded a first-round pick to Minnesota for Percy Harvin, another triple-threat who was dynamic as a receiver, rusher and returner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
But Liam says, “What are you talking about? He could be a safety, or a punt returner, or a running back. Being smaller works for those positions.”
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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