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recollection

[rek-uh-lek-shuhn] / ˌrɛk əˈlɛk ʃən /
NOUN
remembrance
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Though easy to debunk, such theories persist as Artemis II comes decades after the previous lunar missions, events today's internet-savvy generation has little recollection of.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Later that month, the anonymous accuser, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, acknowledged there were several inconsistencies in her recollection of the alleged assault but stood firmly behind her accusations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

She had told the court behind closed doors she had no recollection of what happened.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Mandelson said in a statement on Sunday that he had no recollection or record of receiving the funds and that the payments “need investigating by me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

As with most visits, the greatest pleasure often lies in the recollection of it, but this time, I could not stop worrying about my mother.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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