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retrospective

[re-truh-spek-tiv] / ˌrɛ trəˈspɛk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
backward-looking
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ADJECTIVE
concerned with past
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“While a memoir or formal autobiography aims to offer a retrospective story, the diary typically doesn’t, or can’t, because it is written from the middle of an unfolding life.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"Our retrospective study findings warrant further testing in larger populations, particularly in people before they show symptoms," Zaret said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Broster, CUH's chief medical officer, said it was supporting Jack's family and an external retrospective clinical review was ongoing.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened in 2021 with a retrospective dedicated to the grand master of Japanese animation.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

When he heard about the retrospective, he offered.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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