in retrospect

phrase

: in considering the past or a past event

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But that seems like an obstacle that could’ve been worked around in retrospect, given that FIFA has essentially built its own pitches at other venues above the regular playing surfaces. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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“In retrospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20retrospect. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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