as in to remember
to bring back to mind
let's harken back to what we learned last week
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
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Because, remember, the people power is the ultimate power.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Harris recalls her team being prepared for every scenario on election night except her defeat.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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The women were asked to recall these details weeks, months, and in some cases years after the fact, DeNicola says.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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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 Sep. 2025.
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