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ring back

British  

verb

  1. (adverb) to return a telephone call (to)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The coy actress reportedly smiled, flaunted her shimmering diamond ring back and shrugged her shoulders when asked if she was engaged.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

Wan left without buying anything and the employee put the ring back in the display case.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

She then rang Bridgwater Community Hospital and was told to ring back in seven weeks, she said.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2023

“I want to win a championship, bring a ring back to King/Drew,” Onyeagoro said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2023

He stared at the phone, hoping it would ring back.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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