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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Morris remembers watching Michael Turner run through opposing defenses and Roddy White and Harry Douglas catch passes from Matt Ryan.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026 -
One sibling remembers that their parent wanted the foundation to focus on education.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Pastor Brian Leong recalls a life-changing moment at a ministers' conference several years ago when the speaker challenged the audience.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Chuck Leavell, a member of the Allman Brothers from 1972 to 1976 and lifelong ambassador of their music, recalls learning about the unlikely union with a bemused expression.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
17 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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