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double (back)

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as in to turn back

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turn back

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The conversation turned back to what has changed in how distribution has evolved internationally, due to streaming.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 6 July 2026
There was no immediate explanation for the ships that turned back on Friday and Saturday, though Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic.

— Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026

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