hearkening

Example Sentences

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After 130 years, the Louis Vuitton monogram still carries weight, hearkening back to an era of remarkable craftsmanship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Unfortunately, when we’re taught that there are only eight planets and these planets reign in their orbits, we’re hearkening back to the old geocentric concept.

From National Geographic • Feb. 16, 2024

And hearkening back to FDR’s Federal Writers Project, this effort could find a paying home for local reporters and editors laid off by Gannett and others.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023

And she's a woman, wresting control of the newsroom from a long line of white men and hearkening back to the glory days of the indomitable Post owner and publisher Katharine Graham.

From Salon • May 24, 2021

Remember how gloriously Jesus is served by the angels that excel in strength, that do His commandments, hearkening to the voice of His word.

From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden