harken

Example Sentences

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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

Renovations and renaming harken back to Binion’s Horseshoe, a hotel and gambling hall in downtown’s “Glitter Gulch” where the World Series of Poker began.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023

Helper of the helpless, harken To our pleas when shadows darken; Shield us from the beasts of prey.

From Hymns and Hymnwriters of Denmark by Aaberg, J. C. (Jens Christian)