recollection
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The recollection of her first newscast that day is vivid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
New research suggests that this kind of recollection may involve more than the brain alone.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Livesey said he had "no recollection" of introducing the young woman to Sullivan and that it was "not part" of his job to do so.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Every detail of his recollection must be perfect, he insists to Daniel, which is an impossible order to fulfill for anyone, including a supernatural being.
From Salon ● May 26, 2024
Yossarian’s attitude towards his roommates turned merciful and protective at the mere recollection of Captain Black.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
In his response to the Palace disputing his account, Earl Spencer, who shares his first name with the King, said: "They've sort of smudged that one, haven't they? They've said that recollections may vary."
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
His recollections also reveal how physically demanding it was to resume work after losing an arm.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
While there have been multiple histories written about the Bush administration, including a good one by the aforementioned Mr. Baker, they didn’t benefit from these oral recollections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Taken together, my trip recollections probably qualify me as living proof of Elliott’s traveler’s amnesia theory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
They were hazy recollections, but certain parts stayed fixed in her mind.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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The Cay
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