recollection

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Defence Barrister John Kearney KC put it to the witness that McCullagh has no recollection of a physical row in the bathroom - "that it didn't happen."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

He has previously said 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. 23, 2026

Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know whether the documents are authentic.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

When Corletto confronted his boss about the alleged assault, McClurkin allegedly said he had no recollection and blamed Corletto’s behavior on medication.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

I throwed up over and over till waren’t nothing coming out of me but bitter water that I ain’t got no recollection of drinking.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis