as in remembered
to bring back to mind
let's harken back to what we learned last week
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Frehley’s friends and fellow musicians remembered him and his influence.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025 -
As D’Angelo is remembered in the coming months, the singer hopes that anyone who’s not familiar with his life’s work takes away the right lessons.—
Elise Brisco,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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The cans are being recalled due to the possible presence of metal in the drinks, which would clearly be hazardous if consumed.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Reeves also recalled the first time Wilson brought Hanks to dinner.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Harkened back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harkened%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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