thinking back

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

“It bothers me a lot today thinking back to that.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

But thinking back to his wedding speech, he concedes Gordon probably won the prize for best toast of the day.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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 guess not,” Stella said, thinking back to what Mama had said about her grandmother not sleeping for twenty years.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper