as in remembering
to bring back to mind
the new stadium, designed for nostalgic appeal, harks back to the intimate ballparks of yore
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Mahoney said remembering her father has inspired her to advocate for a future without gun violence.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026 -
For those of us who make a living in commercial real estate, that perspective is worth remembering.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Bengtson confirms Browne’s sense of humor, recalling how Snow Dog had a loud farting problem.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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In his sermon, Olitzky began by recalling the mood on October 7th.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Harking back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harking%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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