as in remembering
to bring back to mind
the scent made me flash back to the days of my mother's home-cooked Sunday dinners
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Kelly has continued to pay tribute to Ozzy in the months since his death, remembering him on what would’ve been his 77th birthday last December and visiting his gravesite in March.
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The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
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Hyundai is recalling over 96,000 Tucson models due to a software error.
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Separately, Ford is also recalling 36,046 Bronco vehicles with model years 2022 to 2026 because the fender flares may be improperly secured and can fall off, creating a hazard for drivers, the NHTSA said.
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“Flashing back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashing%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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