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recollection

[rek-uh-lek-shuhn] / ˌrɛk əˈlɛk ʃən /
NOUN
remembrance
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Though easy to debunk, such theories persist as Artemis II comes decades after the previous lunar missions, events today's internet-savvy generation has little recollection of.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Later that month, the anonymous accuser, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, acknowledged there were several inconsistencies in her recollection of the alleged assault but stood firmly behind her accusations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know whether the documents are authentic.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

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

My recollection of the landscape flies through my head.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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