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“It’s a 129-day shoot, but I look back on my ‘Survivor’ experience, and I’m like, ‘Dude, I did that and I can do this.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

That was their simpler time, there’s always a simpler time and people will always look back and long for something that’s not there.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

An honest trader should always look back and review why it was a particular trade didn’t work out.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“Who doesn’t look back and think that you could have done things differently? But honestly, you don’t get to do that.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

I look back, and Alex jogs down the sidewalk toward me.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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