recollection

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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

"Colleagues' recollection and accounts of events change over time and those investigating have to make a judgment based upon the evidence of all individuals concerned," it said.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 27, 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

“Oh yeah, the basketball incident. You all hated me for that,” Velia said, twisting her face with the effort of recollection.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall