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as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
she's slowly coming back after being in a coma
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as in to bounce (back)
to regain a former or normal state
the American bald eagle was once nearly extinct but has come back strong
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as in to respond
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
he came back with another one of his smart remarks
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as in response
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
regardless of the question posed by the prosecutor, the witness had a plausible comeback
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as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
trying to make a comeback after a career-threatening injury
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Recent Examples of come back
David Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
But both Sinema and Manchin came back to sink the nominee, leaving Democratic colleagues furious.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
Beshear was also voted to be chair-elect in 2026, which sets him up to lead the organization during a cycle where Democrats will be looking to wage a comeback.
—Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rajah Caruth is coming back to Spire Motorsports for the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.
—David Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
But both Sinema and Manchin came back to sink the nominee, leaving Democratic colleagues furious.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Cal finished the regular season strong, including a thrilling comeback win over Stanford in the Big Game, but the offense has struggled with consistency.
—Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
Beshear was also voted to be chair-elect in 2026, which sets him up to lead the organization during a cycle where Democrats will be looking to wage a comeback.
—Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2024
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During these quieter times, the native chaparral and vegetation would slowly recover over the course of years.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent developments in the AI industry led many to believe that interest in San Francisco property could recover, as the city remains a vital part of the U.S. tech sector and is a global hub for AI advancements.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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System responds when terrible things happen to kids Deep inside Milwaukee County’s Criminal Justice Facility, Deputy District Attorney Matthew Torbenson sits behind a desk surrounded by pictures of family, house plants and a pile of court documents, each telling a sad story involving a child.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Trump’s campaign, backed by Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk, and other major tech companies didn’t respond to requests for comment.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Their leadership across finance, technology, media and beyond stands as a potent retort to those who question a woman’s ability to wield power.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But that hasn’t stopped Father John Misty from playfully framing it as a Lamar retort.Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 23 Nov. 2024
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The stock market swooned Wednesday in response to a piece of news that might not seem all that dire on first read: The Federal Reserve could cut interest rates fewer times than experts had predicted, in 2025.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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In response to the outcry, Citi Bike changed its A.P.I. so the data was no longer accessible in real time.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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During his rehabilitation, Higbee stayed connected to the team by attending meetings and games.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Foxx is not the first person in the public eye to describe the benefit of music in his rehabilitation.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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His work focuses on how art and technology may improve learning settings.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Pakistani publishing industry will not improve until Pakistanis start buying original books en masse.Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Both indexes had rebounded strongly last week after initially falling following the martial law flip-flop and failed first impeachment vote.Lim Hui Jie,Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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The down kept its shape well and rebounded quickly, even after being packed away for long periods.Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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The alliance could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Representatives for Honda and Nissan didn’t immediately reply to a requests for comment regarding the start date for talks.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, December 17, the 32-year-old singer found himself in hot water with fans after replying to a Musk post.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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