recall
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Maddinson's shock recall to Australia's Test side is notable for various reasons, most significantly because he only returned to cricket 12 months ago.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
But other than its infamous opening sequence, I don’t recall being scared.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
South Korea said Thursday it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine in response to a deepening diplomatic row over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Nearing 92, I recall the saying: “Too soon old, too late smart.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
You recall your name perfectly well, know what year it is, and can correctly identify the capitals of at least a few midsized European nations.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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"I remember first looking at this and thinking, stars don't make triangular waveforms like this," he recalls.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
The New York Times recalls the event, which included an audience of 20,000 people, this way:
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
"I used to watch the show growing up with my mum," he recalls.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Pete starts writing,” Cohn recalls, “and he comes up with his whole concept. He worked in the studio for months, and finally, he wanted to play something to me. And it was very, very serious.”
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
She recalls how Phineas was extremely fond of his little nephews and nieces.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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Hammer board chair Eric Esrailian recalled that Ryan immediately focused on the safety of the staff and museum community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Kristin Malin, who lives in Georgetown and attended the event Monday, said she recalled the time before unmarried women could access even contraception.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
Ahead of the screening of a documentary about his experience, Preston astronomer Dermot Gethings recalled how, at 16 years old, he was hand picked by the United States embassy and Nasa to witness the launch.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
"I don't take the subway anymore to the big games," he confessed to reporters, but recalled riding the train regularly while growing up -- noting he always paid his fare.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Except when he came back, he didn’t have a soda,” Joe recalled.
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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This 2024 speech begins by recalling a remark by Judge John Roberts, as he then was, during his 2005 Senate confirmation hearing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The legendary former Manchester United boss is recalling the day he returned to Old Trafford for the first time after suffering a brain haemorrhage in May 2018.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
But the chef is most worried about water shortages, recalling a severe drought in 2024.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
The issue is personal, she added, recalling the challenges of securing support for Big Joanie's early releases.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Some readers do not like other people touching their cards,” Marco explains, recalling details from his divination lessons as he gently lifts the deck.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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