safe return
noun
: the act of taking someone or something back to the proper place completely unharmed
—+ of
The mother demanded a safe return of her child.
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Such a pardon will not be overlooked by wise minds or keen insight, as our noble state, with its sophisticated approach, allows for the safe return of any misled or deceived individual to their homeland, to live with dignity and honor among their family and community.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Israel-Hamas War Schumer will also bring the parents of two Israeli hostages from New York who were murdered on Oct. 7, 2023, to advocate the safe return of all hostages.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Mar. 2025
One of Amanda’s older children that the state previously took custody of is also pleading with the 38-year-old woman for Liyana’s safe return, WHDH reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Yellow pins have been widely worn by advocates supporting the safe return of hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Israel-Hamas War Schumer will also bring the parents of two Israeli hostages from New York who were murdered on Oct. 7, 2023, to advocate the safe return of all hostages.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Mar. 2025
One of Amanda’s older children that the state previously took custody of is also pleading with the 38-year-old woman for Liyana’s safe return, WHDH reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Yellow pins have been widely worn by advocates supporting the safe return of hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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