Comeback

Definitions

1. A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.
2. A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
3. An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.

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Examples

“That fad went out with the eighties, but I think⟳ it's making a comeback.”

“According to rumors in the entertainment world on December 6, Girls' Generation will be making a comeback next year with a masculine concept. They have⟳ supposedly decided on the title song in their new album and have⟳ begun filming the music video on December 6. It appears they have⟳ started preparing for a full-scale comeback! It will be the girls' first Korean comeback in a year since "I Got a Boy."”

“I wish⟳ I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment⟳.”

“Newcastle produced a stunning comeback from 4-0 down to earn⟳ a draw⟳ that shocked title hopefuls Arsenal.”

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