as in remembered
to bring back to mind
the new stadium, designed for nostalgic appeal, harks back to the intimate ballparks of yore
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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In categories where the buying cycle is long and the buyer spends most of their time not talking to you, being remembered is the whole game.
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The teen also recalled being denied the ability to contact his mother for days after he was hospitalized.
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Dong recalled that dread ran deep because his tiny boat might capsize if the winds and waves picked up.
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“Harked back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harked%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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