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reminiscence

[rem-uh-nis-uhns] / ˌrɛm əˈnɪs əns /


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"At Walpole we spend our lives preserving the past for the education and enjoyment for the next generations and reminiscence for those of us who lived it," she added.

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026

“The combined drop in the dollar, equities and Treasuries was a reminiscence of the ‘sell America’ days of last spring,” said Pesole at ING.

From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026

Except this isn’t a reminiscence about Dombrowski’s legacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025

Recently, Rowntree spoke with The Times about all its trials and tribulations — and, perhaps, indulge in some reminiscence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025

The Platonists’ doctrines of recurrence and reminiscence were not the real problem, however; both were endorsed by Proclus, who still wrote, as the Greeks did, in terms of discovery.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

A little organ music, awkward reminiscences, and nothing accomplished.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025

The concert will feature readings, reminiscences and music from performers such as Samantha Barks and Toploader, plus a nostalgic revival of the BBC wartime comedy Dad's Army.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2025

Last month, a handsome new coffee-table book, “The Beach Boys by the Beach Boys,” was published with photos and detailed reminiscences from the members.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2024

But it was a bit nerve-racking initially, given that “halting reminiscences about the 1940s” are exactly the kind of thing Joe probably does not want voters associating with him at the moment.

From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2024

Had his parents realized the power of their reminiscences on the boy, they might have been more reserved in their stories of their native city.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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