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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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During his remarks, Sweeney urged those in the church to try to follow Craven’s lead by showing up for one another, leading with their hearts and remembering to find a little humor even when the world feels heavy.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025 -
And that has really helped me in my own personal healing journey of remembering to find moments of magic.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hawks might whip up enthusiasm by waving a bloody shirt or recalling a stab in the back.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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By recalling the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis, we are reminded of how critical allies small and large can be.—
Time,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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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 1 Nov. 2025.
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