recollection

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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

He came off as unapologetic, saying he was unaware of any criminal behavior by Epstein and had no recollection of ever meeting Giuffre.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Lord Mandelson said he had no record or recollection of receiving the sums and did not know whether the documents were authentic.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday, Carney denied Bessent's recollection of the phone call.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Like the rest of us, over the years she had developed extremely keen powers of observation and recollection.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee