as in remembering
to bring back to mind
let's harken back to what we learned last week
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Family members and former colleagues are remembering retired Fire Chief Mike Beatty as a dedicated public servant whose nearly 30-year career helped shape the Lake Forest Fire Department during a period of significant growth and change.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026 -
This is about remembering some guys.—
John Muller,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
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But the company is voluntarily recalling all its cans − the full list of lot codes can be found here.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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As the second president to mark his 80th birthday in office, questions mount over his health and fitness to serve, recalling those surrounding the first — President Biden.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Harkening back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harkening%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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