as in to remember
to bring back to mind
let's harken back to what we learned last week
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This old bloke from the Tanami remembered the gold rush days, and probably heard stories about eating Chinamen.—
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
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What To Know Olympia Tools International has recalled approximately 530 Pack-N-Stroll Premium Folding Utility Wagons, said the CSPC.—
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Hormel Foods recalled over 4 million pounds of frozen chicken due to metal contamination from a conveyor belt.—
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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 30 Oct. 2025.
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