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recollection

[rek-uh-lek-shuhn] / ˌrɛk əˈlɛk ʃən /
NOUN
remembrance
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He had no recollection of his mortal life whatsoever.

From Literature

Some celebrations bring a fresh perspective to our recollections.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Released in 1930 and eventually published in 26 languages, “My Early Life” tells Churchill’s story in his own words, from his earliest recollections to his first years in Parliament.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I was to Holland once,” he said, voice wistful with recollection.

From Literature