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    return

    US /rɪ'tɜ:rn/

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    UK /rɪ'tɜ:n/

    A1TOEIC
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To hit something back to the other player or team
    Kevin was able to return the ball and win the tennis match
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To come back after being away from somewhere
    Fiona will return from her holiday this evening
    adj.AdjectiveDo again; repeated
    The return performance of the play will be on Saturday
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To repay someone's actions, kindness etc.
    Lisa promised to return her neighbor's kindness
    n.NounFaulty or unwanted product sent back to a company
    I’ve come to bring this back as a return because it doesn’t work
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To put, bring, take, give, or send something back
    Diane will return the dress because there is a hole in it
    n.NounEnter key; the main key on the computer keyboard
    Wendy finished the email and pressed return to send it
    n.NounProfit made as a result of a business activity
    The shop owners made a good return on their investment
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To occur again
    We will return to the movie after this break
    n.NounProcess of going back to a previous way or state
    Julie was happy about Greg's return from traveling
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To yield or produce as a result.
    The investment returned a good profit.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To respond or reply.
    He returned my call immediately.
    n.NounAn official report, especially of income for tax purposes.
    He filed his tax return.
    n.NounThe act of hitting the ball back to an opponent.
    His return was too strong for the opponent to handle.

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    • I get so much happiness out of doing things for people who would be categorized as the way you just broke it down because I have a weird gear inside of me that has zero expectation for the return on someone's selfishness.

      I get so much happiness out of doing things for people who would be categorized as the way you just broke it down because I have a weird gear inside of me that has zero expectation for the return on someone's selfishness.

    • I have such little expectation for the return.

      I have such little expectation for the return.

    A2

    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • The mega bestseller of Return to Love is considered a must-read.

      The mega bestseller of Return to Love is considered a must-read.

    • The mega-bestseller, A Return to Love, is considered a must read.

      The mega-bestseller, A Return to Love, is considered a must read.

    B1

    An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

    10:01An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
    • For example, if you were hungry and someone else showed you where to find tasty berries, you felt gratitude towards them and a bond to return the favour in the future.

      For example, if you were hungry and someone else showed you where to find tasty berries, you felt gratitude towards them and a bond to return the favour in the future.

    • you felt gratitude towards them and a bond to return the favour in the future.

      you felt gratitude towards them and a bond to return the favour in the future.

    B1

    Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger

    05:13Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger
    • From 1962 until 1975, Munger's investment partnership produced a 19.8% compound annual return versus just 5% for the Dow.

      From 1962 until 1975, Munger's investment partnership produced a 19.8% compound annual return versus just 5% for the Dow.

    • From 1962 until 1975, Munger's investment partnership produced a 19.8% compound annual return versus just 5% for the Dow.

      From 1962 until 1975, Munger's investment partnership produced a 19.8% compound annual return versus just 5% for the Dow.

    B1

    How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide

    10:12How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
    • and I'm happy to return to this whenever is good for you." Another short-term idea is to put important things in writing.

      and I'm happy to return to this whenever is good for you." Another short-term idea is to put important things in writing.

    • at the moment, and I'm happy to return to this whenever is good

      at the moment, and I'm happy to return to this whenever is good

    A2

    Taylor Swift's music is back on TikTok ahead of her latest album's release

    01:07Taylor Swift's music is back on TikTok ahead of her latest album's release
    • The return of Swift's music comes as she gets set to release a new album next week.

      The return of Swift's music comes as she gets set to release a new album next week.

    • The return of Swift's music comes as she gets set to release a new album next week.

      The return of Swift's music comes as she gets set to release a new album next week.

    B1

    Iran's president, several officials die in helicopter crash

    02:23Iran's president, several officials die in helicopter crash
    • as they return from inaugurating a dam in Azerbaijan.

      as they return from inaugurating a dam in Azerbaijan.

    B1

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    12:05What Happened To Etsy?
    • Its job is to return value to shareholders.

      Its job is to return value to shareholders.

    • Its job is to return value to shareholders.

      Its job is to return value to shareholders.

    B1

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    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • A new democracy that is revived because we return power to the people: no PACs, no gerrymandering, automatic and same-day voter registration to bring in more voters, and

      A new democracy that is revived because we return power to the people: no PACs, no gerrymandering, automatic and same-day voter registration to bring in more voters, and

    • Where I want to start this is I want to return government to the people,

      Where I want to start this is I want to return government to the people,

    B1

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    12:3830 Things to do in Montreal | Top Attractions Travel Guide
    • BC stations let you hire out bikes for a few hours or for the full day and you can return them at any bike station in the city.

      BC stations let you hire out bikes for a few hours or for the full day and you can return them at any bike station in the city.

    • few hours or for the full day, and you can return them at any bike station in the city.

      few hours or for the full day, and you can return them at any bike station in the city.

    B1