think back

Example Sentences

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And when I think back to the time I stared into the abyss and lived long enough to understand what it meant, I know this: we can’t become a generation that looks away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

This news also made me think back to the first time I took my then–5-year-old to visit the Supreme Court.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

"When I think back on my crash, I didn't stand in the starting gate unaware of the potential consequences. I knew what I was doing. I chose to take a risk," she added.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

It’s funny because I think back on the situation and I guess I thought it was gonna pop off from there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Every dream I think back to this moment I try to make it so I just give myself up, let him tackle me, tell him mercy, tell him he’s right how one day ain’t today.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña