retrospect
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In retrospect, piracy was a salvation for film historians as it means that Melies' work lives on.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
In retrospect, those difficult weeks offered a preview of what would happen in Minneapolis just a few weeks later.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
In retrospect, some of the signs that could or should have been red flags were that even during a downmarket, his investments still supposedly brought in a healthy return and they were miraculously consistent.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
“In retrospect, the presence and credibility of such venerable people in different orbits led me to make assumptions about him that clouded my judgment in ways it shouldn’t have.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
“And it isn’t just about these last several days. This has been something I’ve thought about for a while now. In retrospect, you were never suitable for this position in the first place.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing retrospect
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before
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