thinking back

Example Sentences

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As we spoke, I kept thinking back to the convention.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

But thinking back to his wedding speech, he concedes Gordon probably won the prize for best toast of the day.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“I was thinking back to my dad and remembering that when he heard that anthem he was happy,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

“My thinking back then was, well, everybody's entitled to a private life. So that was my private life.”

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

“Not much,” I admitted, thinking back to what the bargeman had said.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss