Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

29.7 be coming back (present continuous

for scheduled/fixed plans)

29.7.1 Gabriel and Oliver work in the same office together. Gabriel is going to move to head

office in Denver soon.

Oliver: So Gabriel. I hear that you're moving to Denver.

Gabriel: Yeah. Next month.

Oliver: Will you stay there for good.

Gabriel: No. I'm coming back next year. It's just for a six month project.

Oliver: Well, best of luck.

Gabriel: Thanks. I think I'm going to need it!

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29.8 have come back (present perfect)

29.8.1 Ben and Eleanor are taking a walk together. They see a flock of white pelicans.

Ben: Look Eleanor! The birds have come back for the winter.

Eleanor:  I  have  never  visited  Florida  before.  I  didn't  know  there  were

pelicans here.

Ben: Sure. They come back here every winter because it's warmer than

up north.

Eleanor: I see.