ring back
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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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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