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retrospection

[re-truh-spek-shuhn] / ˌrɛ trəˈspɛk ʃən /


NOUN
recollection
Synonyms
NOUN
recollection
Synonyms






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June 30 marked the completion of Justice Alito’s 20th full term, an anniversary that has occasioned a fair amount of retrospection.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

"I don't know what that says, but I do think it is time for some introspection and retrospection about why this has occurred."

From BBC Nov. 7, 2025

We can go over the retrospection of movements that were trying to get Democrats to do better,” she added.

From Slate Feb. 7, 2025

Those fans with rosy retrospection seem to expect a violent classic in every big night, forgetting about the countless megafights that have underdelivered over the decades.

From Seattle Times Sep. 18, 2022

I spent nearly a week in Mqhekezweni after the funeral and it was a time of retrospection and rediscovery.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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