by return

phrase

British
: immediately by mail
I wrote you by return.

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And perhaps the Nilgiri has something complimentary to say, too, by return of gaze about Bensley’s lovely interiors, which use warm colors and the symbolic palette of Tibetan Buddhism while retaining a quirkiness and insouciance. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 He’s joined by return cast members Toby Kebbell, Edi Gathegi, Cynthy Wu, Coral Peña and Wrenn Schmidt. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026 Overall, the Berkshire portfolio analysis reflects a cheaper price-to-earnings valuation than the S&P 500 while having superior returns on capital as measured by return on equity with similar debt levels. Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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