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retrospective

[re-truh-spek-tiv] / ˌrɛ trəˈspɛk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
backward-looking
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ADJECTIVE
concerned with past
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Retrospective analysis of seismic station data at Barry Arm revealed three landslides that occurred in 2020 and 2021.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

The Retrospective provides an opportunity not only to celebrate his work, but to learn from past progress to inform how we look forward – something Foster's life has been dedicated to doing.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2023

"Retrospective bans, a lack of transparency of the process enhances these kind of factional suspicions. The party won't progress unless the factionalism is dealt with properly," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2023

Retrospective rankings of our chief executives always placed him low.

From New York Times • May 25, 2021

Hagar--Chapter III Retrospective glance at the history: Hagar: the wilderness: angelic manifestation: divine promises: a view of their accomplishment: Hagar's piety: her second banishment and distress: another interposition: Providence illustrated.

From Female Scripture Biographies, Volume I by Cox, Francis Augustus




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