safe return

noun

: the act of taking someone or something back to the proper place completely unharmed
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The mother demanded a safe returnof her child.

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The harrowing 1970 moonshot ended with the astronauts' safe return. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026 The harrowing 1970 moonshot ended with the astronauts’ safe return. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 In the midst of her fury and rage, Fatiha prays for her father’s safe return. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 On Sunday, her supporters took to the streets in Venezuela to demand her safe return and presidential elections that could lead to a democratic transition. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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