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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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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling World Series that will be remembered for decades to come, becoming the first back-to-back champions MLB has seen in 25 years.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Now that the line has debuted posthumously, its crisp, black-and-white details—inspired by her own home—honor the classic aesthetic she’ll be remembered for.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hoeschele recalled early debates about whether the company should really commit to such an audacious investment.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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But one former inmate recalled seeing prisoners walk around with shanks visibly tucked near their hips, like a gun in a holster.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 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 7 Nov. 2025.
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