comeback (ˈkʌmˌbæk
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Definitions
noun
informal- 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
- US Canadian to argue back; retort
- See come back to someone
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She's not the law, and if you're straight with her, there's no comeback.
, DEAD BEAT (2002)However, in recent weeks, rumours had grown that some sort of comeback was in the offing.
NME (New Musical Express) (2002)Ottawa took a 3-1 lead into the final period and did a masterful job keeping the Islanders from mounting any sort of comeback.
Globe and Mail (2003)The news that Ian Durrant has set a comeback date will be a welcome boost.
Glasgow Herald (2001)The headlines revolved round the old ` comeback " or `walking back" theme, almost without exception.
, Walking Back to Happiness (1994)