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comeback

[ kuhm-bak ]

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noun

a return to a former higher rank, popularity, position, prosperity, etc.:
The ex-champion kept trying to make a comeback.
a clever or effective retort; rejoinder; riposte:
That was a great comeback the comedian made to the hecklers.
Informal. a basis or cause of complaint:
If you insist on buying these pointed shoes, you'll have no comeback when your toes start to hurt.

comeback

/ ˈkʌmˌbæk /

noun

a return to a former position, status, etc
a return or response, esp recriminatory
a quick reply; retort

verb

to return
to become fashionable again
to reply after a period of consideration
I'll come back to you on that next week
to argue back; retort
come back to someone
(of something forgotten) to return to someone's memory

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Word History and Origins

Origin of comeback¹

First recorded in 1815–25; noun use of verb phrase come back

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Example Sentences

But that is only one part of a comeback strategy if Democrats are to become broadly competitive.

From Salon

His buzzer beater at the end of the third quarter Thursday propelled a comeback against the Knicks.

From Los Angeles Times

France stunned Ireland in Dublin to become Six Nations title favourites, Scotland held off a late Wales comeback, and England comfortably saw off Italy to keep their title chances alive.

From BBC

Instead of trying to conceal or defend his personal struggles with fame and drugs, he has made it the centrepiece of his comeback.

From BBC

Wales launched a spirited Murrayfield comeback to claim two losing bonus points after Scotland had taken their foot of the pedal when leading 35-8 after an hour.

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