retrospect
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“In retrospect, I made a mistake,” he told Barron’s.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
But in retrospect, that was a linchpin moment that allowed us to stick around.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The extent of the deficit probably contributed to Guardiola opting to reintroduce the Frenchman into the side - a lucky decision in retrospect.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
In retrospect, the Stones’ success can be attributed to the usual reasons—woodshedding, happy accidents, luck—but perhaps more than anything to Mr. Richards’s obsession with his instrument.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
In retrospect I’m sure he meant this literally, that he was asking how he could help, but my ears, solitary and suspicious, heard something else: What do you expect me to do?
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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