thoughts of the past

Example Sentences

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The airmen says that he is not moved by “hate,” “love,” “law,” “duty,” “cheering crowds,” politicians, thoughts of the past, or thoughts of the future.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 30, 2019

They held each other with kindness and care with no thoughts of the past struggles and difficulties.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2014

I imagine him lost in thoughts of the past and wonder what he’s thinking but am sure he will soon share it.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2010

My cell dings and pulls me out of my thoughts of the past.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

It would be churlish now not to throw off all disagreeable thoughts of the past, and not to take full pleasure in the brightness of present and future.

From The Honour of the Clintons by Marshall, Archibald