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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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 -
Kaminer said the best takeaways from his experience was making new friends with his rescuers and remembering to always go with a group of experienced cavers.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
4 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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Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all cans of its infant formula sold online and at Target stores across the United States due to botulism concerns.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
14 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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