recollection

Example Sentences

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Later that month, the anonymous accuser, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, acknowledged there were several inconsistencies in her recollection of the alleged assault but stood firmly behind her accusations.

From Los Angeles Times

Released in 1930 and eventually published in 26 languages, “My Early Life” tells Churchill’s story in his own words, from his earliest recollections to his first years in Parliament.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I was to Holland once,” he said, voice wistful with recollection.

From Literature

Defence Barrister John Kearney KC put it to the witness that McCullagh has no recollection of a physical row in the bathroom - "that it didn't happen."

From BBC

Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know whether the documents are authentic.

From BBC