retrospect
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They called it the “Attitude Era,” and in retrospect it represented the absolute apotheosis of pre-millennium x-treme marketing.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
This, in retrospect, is a perfectly normal stage of development.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“In retrospect, Biden could also have a stronger effort earlier in his administration,” added Samore.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“In retrospect maybe they ought to have tightened a little sooner and a little more,” Binder said.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
He felt a sudden twinge in his gut—in retrospect, it was the first hint that some piece of him might soon go missing.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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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