harken

Example Sentences

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Trump’s comments on barring communists and Marxists harken back to one of the more controversial actions of his administration — often referred to by critics as a travel ban on Muslims.

From Seattle Times

On Monday, Trump harkened back to his usual justification for his antics, making claims of a perpetual "Witch Hunt" against him.

From Salon

Such a performance harkens back to rosier eras for I.P.O.s, where investors eagerly bid for a piece of fast-growing, and often unprofitable, companies.

From New York Times

It harkens back to shows from the '70s, where there's this messy, flawed, private investigator, except it's so beautifully written, so unusual, so of a particular time, and it has a woman.

From Salon

A sheer fishnet dress in viscose puts the wearer in touch with the sun, harkens back to the sea.

From Los Angeles Times