The phrase "graduated return" means slowly and progressively going back to normal after being away or recovering from something, like from an illness, injury, or break. Full definition
And half of graduates return to the employer that supported them originally. (theguardian.com)
Many residency graduates return to the program as teacher educators in the role of the mentor teacher. (nctresidencies.org)
Past graduates returned to talk about what components of their Sammamish experience have made a difference as they transition to college. (edutopia.org)