Example Sentences

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As for the stuffed flounder, he said those staffers were returning from a work conference and could spend their per-diem food allowance as they wished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The monks, who were mainly students, were returning from Thailand after being treated to an all-expenses-paid four-day holiday by an unnamed sponsor when they were detained.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Police said the couple were returning to their $4.5-million home when they came upon Boodarian.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Scientists launched an effort to better understand these "Bay Grays" and determine whether they were returning visitors or one-time arrivals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The three rabbits were returning down the bank of the stream and had not yet seen Hazel and the others.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams