refresh the memory
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Such a bright-spirited work will refresh the memory of the noble deeds of our departed naval heroes in the minds of the people.--Preface.
From A Mother's List of Books for Children by Arnold, Gertrude Weld
I would, however, suggest a careful study of that clever brochure, entitled Don't, which would refresh the memory on many points not within the scope of this work.
From The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men by Germain, Walter
It is hardly necessary to go over the history of the Old South, except, perhaps, to refresh the memory of those who live outside of Boston.
From Remarks by Nye, Bill
Come back to renew, Heaven could tell what sorrows of the past, and refresh the memory of days that had always been dashed with troubles.
From A Rent In A Cloud by Lever, Charles James
It gives, in some particulars, a survey of nearly the whole field of African discovery, and in this way will often serve to refresh the memory of the reader.
From Five Weeks in a Balloon by Verne, Jules