as in to remember
to bring back to mind
the new stadium, designed for nostalgic appeal, harks back to the intimate ballparks of yore
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Verb
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Menz remembers seeing many regulars pass through their doors.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Many locals remember the days when the mall was thriving and wonder if the new year will bring new life to it.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Love recalled visiting a Nashville-area location with her best friend when they were told it had been discontinued.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The founder recalled that the brand, which turns 16 this year, began with the strategy of selling bags to sneaker boutiques, which at the time typically exclusively sold shoes; his concept was well-received.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Hark back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hark%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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