safe return

noun

: the act of taking someone or something back to the proper place completely unharmed
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The mother demanded a safe returnof her child.

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Starfall is a SpaceX project to perform microgravity research the FAA described as an in-space manufacturing project designed to make a safe return to Earth. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 Small Wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026 A day after her disappearance, investigators received a note demanding a ransom of $4 million for Guthrie’s safe return. Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 At the time, Jones offered a $5,000 reward to anyone with information that led to Gracie's capture and safe return. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for safe return

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“Safe return.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe%20return. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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