as in to turn back
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The group encountered strong winds and rough seas, and decided to turn back.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
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If the duo needs to cross a gap, the player will need to make the first move and turn back to call Neva, who’s unsure of her footing.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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Valencia’s regional leader Carlos Mazon told reporters early Wednesday that bodies were found as rescue teams began to reach areas previously cut off by the floods.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Use very thin white bread and cut off the crusts to keep your tea sandwiches authentic.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry likewise blamed the United States for suppressing free speech by trying to ban the popular Chinese social media app TikTok.David Shedd, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024
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Similarly, many people have suppressed symptoms of an infection to engage in some sort of social obligation.Sebastian Stockmaier, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2024
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