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harken

[hahr-kuhn] / ˈhɑr kən /


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“But I would harken back to something that David Ellison said recently, which was content investment was mission critical to the future of this company.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 15, 2026

At well over three hours long, the shows harken back to the days when big-budget Hollywood films trusted that audiences could sit still for more than 110 minutes.

From Salon Oct. 13, 2023

Along the way, they learn the language, rites, and beliefs of the “craft,” engaging in rituals that harken to Biblical beliefs .

From National Geographic Sep. 19, 2023

And if she violates the terms of her probation, “I will harken back to my original gut response as to how to address sentencing,” Kerns warned.

From Seattle Times Sep. 17, 2023

“It is worthy of the hand of my friend and the heart of my enemy,” he cried, nor would he harken to their protests, but hurried away to the waiting litter and Nur Mahal.

From The Great Mogul by Louis Tracy




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