During heavy rain, the return valve opened to let excess water flow back into the drainage channel, preventing pressure buildup in the tank.

Excessive irrigation increases return flow, which can carry nutrients and pollutants into downstream waterways.

The engineer inspected the corroded return bend before ordering a replacement.

The clerk informed everyone that the return day was scheduled for Tuesday, when the defendant must appear and the sheriff was to return the writ and his proceedings.

Please separate the return pieces from the rest of the shipment before processing.

The stagehands attached the return piece to the wing so the flat would have the proper jog.

The auto-return on the turntable prevented the stylus from scratching the record.

The technician inspected the circuit to ensure there was a continuous return path for the signal to ground.

Network engineers mapped the return paths to diagnose the routing issue.

After a quick one-two, he completed a simple return pass to his teammate.