safe return
noun
: the act of taking someone or something back to the proper place completely unharmed
—+ of
The mother demanded a safe returnof her child.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
The artist is offering a reward for the safe return of the pieces.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Search and rescue operations are underway in the northern central state to ensure the safe return of all abducted persons, the governor said.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
That heritage made his safe return all the more significant to those following the story.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2026.
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