retrospect

Example Sentences

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But in retrospect, my relationship with that ring was superficial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"Please consult camera footage, journal notes, text messages, observations or conversations that in retrospect may hold significance. No detail is too small. It may be the key."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Now, in retrospect, public opinion is very different, with most Americans saying that the Iraq war was a mistake.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

The ambitious stock-market target put in place by South Korea’s new president last summer is in retrospect looking too cautious.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

I hadn’t thought so then, but in retrospect, yeah, it was weird, because the Conner of today would have made fun of me.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence