hark back
Example Sentences
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The commuters in “Le Métro” hark back to his early streetcar scenes but now there’s an air of mystery to the straphangers, with the central figure’s face obscured and bisected by a subway pole.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
For some observers, the protests hark back to the 1960s, and demonstrations against US involvement in the Vietnam War.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2024
The rhythmic underpinnings hark back to the Police; the lyrics recognize passing years but reaffirm affection: “The way you look at me I swear my heart hits rewind,” Stefani sings.
From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024
During a rally in North Carolina a few days after the debate, Trump appeared to hark back to the moment.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024
Sometimes in public, hearing a stranger, I’d hark back to my past.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
