as in to remember
to bring back to mind
let's harken back to what we learned last week
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Sonora remembers nervously cleaning the house while her mother locked herself in her bedroom, refusing to even come out and talk to the police.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025 -
The movements up and down are evidence of neither inflation nor deflation when it’s remembered that a rising price signals fewer dollars for other purchases, and a falling price signals more.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Millions of hoses are being recalled across the country after hundreds have ruptured during use, causing nearly 30 injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Three variations are offered: Mocha, symbolizing the earth and its roots; Blue, recalling open skies and water; and Green, representing vegetation and balance.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
28 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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