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returned

/ɹɪˈtɝnd/ adjective A2
  1. Bent back; angled.
  2. Haven come back.
  3. Yielded as a return on an investment etc.
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“True,” the Tin Woodman returned.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 27 · B2
I lent you money, and you returned it; that’s like good neighbors, and we are quits.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 16 · C1
She stood several minutes before the picture, in earnest contemplation, and returned to it again before they quitted the gallery.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 279 · B2
Gardiner and Elizabeth talked of all that had occurred during their visit, as they returned, except what had particularly interested them both.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 306 · B2

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