as in remembering
to bring back to mind
let's harken back to what we learned last week
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Carrie Underwood is remembering one of her most loyal songwriters, Brett James.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Listening, remembering details and acknowledging effort make leaders approachable without sacrificing authority.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The value of experience is less about recalling the right answer and more about knowing what to ask next.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ackie previously opened up to PEOPLE in August 2024 about the intense nature of working on Blink Twice — a satirical psychological thriller — recalling that Kravitz and her fellow costars created a safe and special feeling of community while on set.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Harkening back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harkening%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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