as in remembers
to bring back to mind
the new stadium, designed for nostalgic appeal, harks back to the intimate ballparks of yore
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Renault Shirley remembers the first time he was asked to falsify billing reports for Kentucky’s largest drug rehab center.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026 -
While much of the world was isolating, Robinson remembers dreaming up ways to bring people together.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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In her interviews, Kardashian recalls her experience which included taking care of him after his overdose and even calling off their divorce proceedings amid his recovery.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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The teenager recalls harrowing abuse.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Harks back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harks%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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