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retrospection

[re-truh-spek-shuhn] / ˌrɛ trəˈspɛk ʃən /


NOUN
recollection
Synonyms
NOUN
recollection
Synonyms






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June 30 marked the completion of Justice Alito’s 20th full term, an anniversary that has occasioned a fair amount of retrospection.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

"I don't know what that says, but I do think it is time for some introspection and retrospection about why this has occurred."

From BBC Nov. 7, 2025

We can go over the retrospection of movements that were trying to get Democrats to do better,” she added.

From Slate Feb. 7, 2025

Rosy retrospection inflicts many people who closely watched the boxing greats of the 1960s, 1970s or 1980s.

From Seattle Times Sep. 18, 2022

But there would be little time for retrospection over the next few weeks, for the briefing schedule for the three delegates was punishing.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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