thinking back

Example Sentences

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As we spoke, I kept thinking back to the convention.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

“I was thinking back to my dad and remembering that when he heard that anthem he was happy,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Then, thinking back to Yamamoto’s start against the Rangers, the future Hall of Famer paid Yamamoto one of the biggest compliments he could.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

"I turned it down," he tells BBC Newsbeat, thinking back to when he was first offered the job.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2024

I tap the tires of the bike nearest me and check out the tread, thinking back to the Sunday morning when Lolo fell to the pavement.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina