as in remembered
to bring back to mind
the scent made me flash back to the days of my mother's home-cooked Sunday dinners
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The staff remembered my name, asked about my day, offered insights about the neighborhood, and shared their favorite spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026 -
The pair reworked the bones of the original film, which is best remembered approaching its 30th anniversary as a low-budget fever dream starring Clint Howard as a traumatized former psych patient who turns human flesh into refreshing treats.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rookie Arttu Hyry, playing his sixth game since being recalled from Dallas' AHL affiliate, scored the lone goal for the Stars, who are in second place in the Central Division but have lost five of their last six.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Steven Cruz is a candidate to be recalled.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Flashed back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashed%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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