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

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

"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

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

My recollection and sight are focusing elsewhere now.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee