be back

idiom

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

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The German is expected to be back in contention for the Aston Villa match on February 21. Beren Cross, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Of course, the Seahawks could be back, not to mention other recent participants in the Philadelphia Eagles or San Francisco 49ers. Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026 But Curl expressed a desire to be back with the Rams if the two sides can come to terms. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026 New York City's public schools will be back to in-person classes Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced Monday afternoon. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 26 Jan. 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 13 Feb. 2026.

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