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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Doors are opened for you, preferences and habits are remembered, and concierge requests are handled with quiet confidence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
The four-season NBC sitcom about a high school teacher (Kaplan) who contends with his rowdy class of remedial students is best remembered now for providing a young John Travolta with his breakout role.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Robinson, recalled for the first time since 2024 when he was dropped over misgivings about his fitness and attitude, took seven wickets in the match (5-39 and 2-38).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The Angels recalled left-hander Sam Aldegheri to take Kochanowicz’s spot on the roster.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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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 9 Jun. 2026.
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