retrospect

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LeBron James’ capitalized and televised “Decision” to head to South Beach felt like arrogance in the moment and looks entirely justified in retrospect.

From Salon

In retrospect, even though he clearly disagreed with the hawks, Powell went to great lengths to give the hawks due deference in his October remarks.

From Barron's

“But the downsides were not weighed carefully enough in retrospect.”

From Los Angeles Times

I only realize in retrospect that I was writing unconsciously about my daughter growing up, going away and becoming an adult.

From Los Angeles Times

This self-serving quotation has the ring of a memory fashioned in retrospect.

From The Wall Street Journal