hindsight
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But Steve Toussaint and Abubakar Salim, who play Lord Corlys Velaryon and his bastard son Alyn of Hull, suggest that in hindsight, we may look upon the first two seasons a bit more kindly.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
Many more people recognize, with the benefit of hindsight, that it was a sign they should have taken some chips off of the table.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But she told the audience at a book festival in Wales: "Definitely, with the benefit of hindsight, that was a decision I wish I had taken differently."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
As much as I enjoyed the golfing relationship, I’m grateful I never became a client because, in hindsight, I no longer believe the friendship was authentic.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
“In hindsight, that was a really dumb question. Sorry.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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