looking back
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One way to understand how the U.S. methodically cultivated this team is by looking back at what it did four years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
When the IRS settled cases, “it’s typical to get rid of past ongoing audits,” Blanche said, stressing that the deal was looking back and not ahead.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
"I totally accept, you know, all these years later looking back that perhaps one should have taken a slight harder view," he said.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“It’s honestly so crazy to me looking back on this journey, because I had been trying to get into theater, film, way before ‘Secret Lives’ even came into my life,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Aunt Goldie’s blue eye was looking back across the centerpiece of zinnias.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
