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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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
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Rachel McAdams remembered both Catherine O’Hara and Diane Keaton.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Simmons' mother, Cheryl Simmons, recalled to CBS affiliate WBNS Friday the moment uniformed officers arrived at their home to deliver the news.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Laurent Brossoit, recalled from the Barracuda of the AHL on Friday, backed up Nedeljkovic against the Canadiens and is an option to start the Sharks’ game on Sunday in Ottawa.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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