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 return of her child.

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Israel and Hamas appeared to be on the verge of agreeing to a ceasefire deal Wednesday that could end 15 months of devastating fighting in the Gaza Strip, even as the Israel military continued to launch airstrikes in the enclave and families of Israeli hostages begged for their safe return. —

Alexander Smith, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025 The incident attracted significant media attention, and a $5,000 reward was even offered for the safe return of Rags, Williams told USA TODAY. —

Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 They were grown in space but are photographed here after their safe return to Earth. —

Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 When Rosaleen disappears suddenly after the inevitable post-turkey family fight, her adult children are left scrambling for her safe return. —

Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for safe return