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"When I look back, I'm filled with shame," she said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

It is interesting to look back at the SNP manifesto from 2003.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"When they look back at us from the future...They will remember that we were there and working on the challenges of our time," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

As for missing the rear window, my advice is, don’t look back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Anya twisted to look back at Alfhercht while she kept her hand on the key, as if letting go of it meant it would vanish into the keyhole.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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