as in remembered
to bring back to mind
let's harken back to what we learned last week
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The staff remembered my name, asked about my day, offered insights about the neighborhood, and shared their favorite spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026 -
The pair reworked the bones of the original film, which is best remembered approaching its 30th anniversary as a low-budget fever dream starring Clint Howard as a traumatized former psych patient who turns human flesh into refreshing treats.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Altman recalled initially thinking, about his return.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Astros recalled right-hander Christian Roa from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding roster move before Sunday's game against the Athletics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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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 6 Apr. 2026.
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