retrospect
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This, in retrospect, is a perfectly normal stage of development.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“In retrospect maybe they ought to have tightened a little sooner and a little more,” Binder said.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
In retrospect, I should have waited six months to write bullishly on Roblox, but I still look at the company in the same way.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
In retrospect, I may have been thinking about bowling them over.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Dr. Stuart Margulies, a master, who was several years older than Bobby, said in retrospect, “I adored playing with Bobby, just adored it!”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing retrospect
Wonder
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before
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