recollection
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New research suggests that this kind of recollection may involve more than the brain alone.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
But in his recollection, he observed that Martin’s son was not as critically ill as he’d been led to believe.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
When asked about those comments, Kenyon insisted he had voted for Brexit, and said he had "no recollection of saying that".
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Add to this the recollection of that magical moment when the cult members realized they were in a cult.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Her recollection of the previous night wasn’t good, it felt more like a fever dream in hindsight, but there was one thing...
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Throughout his recollections, he renders chemistry in physical and intimate terms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
What are very real, in both shows, are the recollections of those who managed to stay alive and the instances of blind luck that made it possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Every time England meet Norway, Lillelien will be remembered with affection by everyone except those who still have to suffer those painful recollections.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Florence could not remember every detail, including exactly where her boyfriend was seated, but she has detailed recollections of other aspects of the meeting.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Then, somehow, I got caught up in one of Kevin’s World War II books—a book of excerpts from the recollections of concentration camp survivors.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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The Cay
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Farewell to Manzanar
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