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or harkening back (to)
as in remembering
to bring back to mind
an elderly man who liked to hearken back to "the good old days"
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Angelina Jolie is remembering her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
17 June 2026 -
Small, genuine daily interactions like a real conversation with a neighbor or remembering the name of the person who makes your coffee generate real feelings of happiness and belonging.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 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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“Hearkening back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearkening%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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