recollection

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His recollection of his Emerson audition, of the “sensation” of sitting in with these musicians and being a part of their sound, makes clear that it is one of his life’s most profound moments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

She had told the court behind closed doors she had no recollection of what happened.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

"Colleagues' recollection and accounts of events change over time and those investigating have to make a judgment based upon the evidence of all individuals concerned," it said.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

When Corletto confronted his boss about the alleged assault, McClurkin allegedly said he had no recollection and blamed Corletto’s behavior on medication.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Oppenheimer’s recollection of his own reaction has been oft repeated; he claimed that a verse from the Sanskrit Bhagavad Gita leaped into his mind: “ ‘Now I am become death, destroyer of worlds.’

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik