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to give an oral or written account of in some detail
a novel that recounted an American soldier's adventures among the samurai warriors of 19th-century Japan
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Recent Examples of recounted
Dreesen became known for leading a strike that forced comedy clubs, starting with The Comedy Store, to pay its performers, setting a nationwide standard, The Hollywood Reporter recounted.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
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Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
After rushing to the hospital to be by his side, Trigg died nearly a week later, Kiser recounted to Shetty.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
One man who raised his hand recounted a basketball game Baker had played in for Del Campo High School against Hiram Johnson.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Stewart recounted New York’s enthusiastic reaction to the Knicks winning, including the appearance of multiple Spider-Man costumes, a dancing MTA bus driver, and a drum line.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Gilliam took his fight with then-Universal Pictures chairman Sid Sheinberg to the press, calling him out in a full-page ad in Variety and, as Gilliam recounted to The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, during a memorable appearance with star Robert De Niro on Good Morning America.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
In his memoir Spare, Prince Harry recounted an awkward moment between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton at the Duchess of Sussex's first Trooping the Colour.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Multiple current and former students recounted the incident during the trial.
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Tristan Maglunog,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
After rushing to the hospital to be by his side, Trigg died nearly a week later, Kiser recounted to Shetty.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
One man who raised his hand recounted a basketball game Baker had played in for Del Campo High School against Hiram Johnson.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Stewart recounted New York’s enthusiastic reaction to the Knicks winning, including the appearance of multiple Spider-Man costumes, a dancing MTA bus driver, and a drum line.
—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Gilliam took his fight with then-Universal Pictures chairman Sid Sheinberg to the press, calling him out in a full-page ad in Variety and, as Gilliam recounted to The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, during a memorable appearance with star Robert De Niro on Good Morning America.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
In his memoir Spare, Prince Harry recounted an awkward moment between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton at the Duchess of Sussex's first Trooping the Colour.
—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Multiple current and former students recounted the incident during the trial.
—
Tristan Maglunog,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recounted
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The other report described four cases of tetanus in children in four different states — Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin — all occurring in 2024.
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At the center of KeyBanc’s hesitation is Starship, the giant reusable rocket that Musk, the CEO, has described as critical to the future of satellite deployment, deep-space exploration and, eventually, colonization of Mars.
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Three older adults, aged from 80 to 95, died over the weekend in the Bordeaux region from health issues caused by the heat wave, local government official Sophie Brocas told France TV late on Sunday.
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If convicted, King could serve anywhere from two to 10 years in prison, and pay up to a $10,000 fine, Judge John Wilson Weeks told the jury pool ahead of the selection process.
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Shirilla's relationships with Russo and Flanagan, the crash that took their lives, and the resulting trial that concluded with Shirilla's conviction are all chronicled in The Crash, which premiered on Netflix on May 15.
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The Battle of the Narrow Sea, one of the most epic, brutal, and bloody naval battles ever chronicled in the universe of A Song of Ice and Fire, is destined to leave an indelible mark on the history of Westeros.
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This work by Helen Cammock, which was commissioned in 2023 and has been on temporary display at the NPG since September 2025, is created and narrated by the artist and includes her personal reflections on historical and current events.
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The defining 2020 documentary on regenerative agriculture, Kiss the Ground, narrated by Woody Harrelson, kickstarted the organization’s storytelling platform.
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There were only about four pediatric cases reported nationally per year between 2013 and 2023.
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The boy died during practice runs at Mason Motocross in Mason County on Sunday morning, CBS affiliate WOWK reported.
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Pending weather or field-related delays, a southbound exit ramp to Rosedale is expected to open this summer.
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John Moore, who is not related, and Sarah Burleson, who live in the apartment, told NBC affiliate WIS of Columbia that Moore seemed disoriented.
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