ring back
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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When Humphrey visited their former home to get his engagement ring back, Brown said she couldn’t find it.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025
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
She then rang Bridgwater Community Hospital and was told to ring back in seven weeks, she said.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2023
When they divorced, the husband wanted the engagement ring back.
From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2023
“Coach called asking if you were here. I’ll just give him a ring back now to let him know where you are.”
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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