be back

idiom

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

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Yes, that’s Riley at the 1987 Lakers championship parade guaranteeing that his team would be back celebrating another title one year later. The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 June 2025 The mighty men of Metallica — vocalist-guitarist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo — seemed absolutely thrilled to be back home and rocking out in front of 55,000-plus local fans. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 June 2025 The 95-foot reigning champion Tawera will be back to defend her crown, alongside contestants such as 109-foot Barong D. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter. Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 McNeil is expected to be back later in the month, and barring any acquisitions, the Mets will keep Acuña or Baty in a utility role. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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