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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The Rodessa community rallied around the Hamiltons when Johnny went missing, coming together to do a prayer vigil for his safe return.
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Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Please pray for their safe return.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.
—CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Turkey was working to secure the safe return of its own citizens taking part in the flotilla, the ministry added.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Please pray for their safe return.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.
—CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Turkey was working to secure the safe return of its own citizens taking part in the flotilla, the ministry added.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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