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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Alek, who’s been to Arrowhead multiple times to watch Kelce in action, remembered a funny interaction between Kelce and his dad during practice.
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As educators, the women may have hoped that Brown, one of only a few Black people in a position of power within the local government, would be able to influence the way the event was remembered in the larger community.
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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 4 Jul. 2026.
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