as in remembering
to bring back to mind
the new stadium, designed for nostalgic appeal, harks back to the intimate ballparks of yore
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Nearby, a swath of people dressed mostly in red, white and blue gathered in a circle, many holding American flags, for a small, intimate ceremony remembering the life of Charlie Kirk.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025 -
This is a fact worth remembering and celebrating because 36-year-old Russell Wilson might be making the final start of his NFL career Sunday against Dallas, a franchise that has completely dominated the Giants.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 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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“Harking back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harking%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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