brought to mind
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Further, the juxtaposition of the idealized Norman Rockwellesque holiday feast brought to mind by the image’s Christmas decor and the reality of the restaurant’s affordable but less heartfelt meal introduces a melancholy air.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Jorgensen's try and Australia’s wild celebrations brought to mind Matt Giteau racing in when the Wallabies sent England spiralling out of their own home World Cup on this stage nine years ago.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024
Kelly choked up when asked about the crowd of 71,343 that was the largest at the Rose Bowl since his arrival before the 2018 season because it brought to mind late Bruins coach Terry Donahue.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2023
Wilson’s fumbles helped Arizona cut an early 14-0 Seattle lead to 14-10 late in the first half, which brought to mind the blown 12-0 lead in a loss at Indianapolis two weeks earlier.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023
From afar it brought to mind a bad train wreck, as if scores of ghostly white boxcars had derailed at the lip of the ice cap and tumbled down the slope willy-nilly.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
