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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

"I was told there's a backlog delay and it will be there in one to two weeks, ring back next week," he 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

When they divorced, the husband wanted the engagement ring back.

From Washington Post Feb. 6, 2023

I put the ring back on the bench, and we ran to the safety of the monkeys and the bushes.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine

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