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be back

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

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The Heat is hopeful Jovic and Wiggins will be back soon from their hip issues. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025 But there was hope the franchise quarterback would be back this week after missing eight games. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Nov. 2025 Perhaps Coleman will be back on the field for that contest. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 Leo will be back tomorrow with more. Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Nov. 2025 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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