retrospection

Example Sentences

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"I don't know what that says, but I do think it is time for some introspection and retrospection about why this has occurred."

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Rosy retrospection inflicts many people who closely watched the boxing greats of the 1960s, 1970s or 1980s.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2022

Nancy Rhine, a gerontologist and marriage and family therapist in Mill Valley, Calif., has helped about 40 older adults prepare for and process late-life rituals involving hours of retrospection and introspection, art and music.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2022

Between the leaves of that mournful story of recrimination and retrospection, Alharthi gently explores Zuhour’s troubled life in Britain.

From Washington Post • May 24, 2022

But there would be little time for retrospection over the next few weeks, for the briefing schedule for the three delegates was punishing.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik