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day return

British  

noun

  1. a reduced fare for a journey (by train, etc) travelling both ways in one day

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Many Chagossians see the deal as a betrayal and want to see the UK retain sovereignty over the islands so they can one day return to their homeland.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

"Henderson said he'd love to one day return to Shrewsbury. This was the move that put him in the shop window."

From BBC • May 19, 2025

Olsen: Would you still hope to one day return to Iran?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

That didn’t stop his family from clinging to hope that he would one day return home alive.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

And then the other women are happy because they believe that their men may one day return, as well.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

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