in retrospect

phrase

: in considering the past or a past event

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Also, in retrospect, Nora’s reasoning for taking Alice off of the case is actually pretty solid. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 What followed 9/11 was, in retrospect, a series of expensive detours. James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Indeed, in retrospect, the ruling at The Hague a decade ago was the harbinger of a new global order — one based not on rules, norms, and conventions but, increasingly, raw power wielded by the strong against the weak. Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 While analysts note in retrospect that warning signs were clear, investors did not necessarily grasp them until after the fact. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in retrospect

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“In retrospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20retrospect. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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