as in to remember
to bring back to mind
let's harken back to what we learned last week
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The captain still remembers the day a Russian Orlan reconnaissance drone hung above a Ukrainian position, transmitting coordinates to guide Russian artillery.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Passengers who are automatically rebooked by the airline on a different flight should remember that if the new itinerary doesn’t work for them, they are entitled to a full refund to the original form of payment under federal regulations.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Mar. 2026
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After the initial shock of Julie’s killing, neither Susan nor Leslie’s daughter, Rachel Ramstad, could recall their relatives being contacted by investigators.—
Annalise Peterson,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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Center Dominic Toninato was recalled from Rockford on Friday morning to make up for Magiapane’s absence.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Harken back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harken%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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