reluctantly return

Frequency: 6.35.1 per million words

to return to a place or give something back, but not willingly

reluctantlyVERB + reluctantly

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return

Examples (10)

  • He reluctantly returned the borrowed book to its owner.
  • After the holiday, she reluctantly returned to her daily routine.
  • The child reluctantly returned the toy after being told it wasn't theirs.
  • They reluctantly returned to the negotiation table, hoping for a better outcome.
  • Despite his objections, he reluctantly returned the documents as requested.
  • The team reluctantly returned home after their disappointing defeat.
  • She had to reluctantly return the dress because it didn't fit.
  • We reluctantly returned to the old strategy when the new one failed.
  • He reluctantly returned the keys, knowing his time there was over.
  • The company reluctantly returned to its original plan after market changes.