retrospection

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"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

The closer these characters come to Amis himself — most recently in the retrospection of “The Pregnant Widow” and “Inside Story” — the more overt this generational mapping becomes.

From New York Times • May 22, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2022

All this retrospection led Phair to reunite with Brad Wood, the main producer of her first three, strongest albums, and the outcome, Soberish, was first slated for a spring 2020 release.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2021

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