be back

phrase

: return
She left earlier but she should be back soon.

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The Chicago Cubs are hopeful that shortstop Dansby Swanson will be back in the lineup before the regular season ends. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Sieler will be back for the regular season opener, the coach said. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 While the Chicago Street Race won't be back next year, NASCAR will return to the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet from June 25 to June 27 next year. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Banda could be back with the Pride as soon as this weekend; Chawinga’s responsibilities with Malawi will keep her away from the Current for at least another week. Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for be back

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“Be back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20back. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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