as in remembered
to bring back to mind
let's harken back to what we learned last week
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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling World Series that will be remembered for decades to come, becoming the first back-to-back champions MLB has seen in 25 years.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Now that the line has debuted posthumously, its crisp, black-and-white details—inspired by her own home—honor the classic aesthetic she’ll be remembered for.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Reflecting on her relationship with Livelsberger, Arritt recalled how Livelsberger struggled with incessant headaches and mental health problems.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Dames recalled how the brand was born as a digital-first and direct-to-consumer brand, and now has grown to work with roughly 130 retail partners, including the likes of Net-a-porter, Selfridges, Le Bon Marché, Moda Operandi, LuisaViaRoma, Level Shoes and Antonioli, among others.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2025.
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