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or harkened back (to)
as in remembered
to bring back to mind
an elderly man who liked to hearken back to "the good old days"
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Verb
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Former Trustee Edward Lopez remembered Pendleton as polished, exceedingly smart and always thoughtful of other people’s points of view.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Forever remembered and loved In the crowded police conference room, love for Rylo filled the air.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Return recalled shrimp to the store for a full refund of throw them in the trash.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Porté recalled at the press conference that the project began with Dolera, whose early commitment allowed development to move forward.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Hearkened back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearkened%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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