think back

Example Sentences

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This news also made me think back to the first time I took my then–5-year-old to visit the Supreme Court.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

“All I can do is think back and curse myself for not taking the warning signs seriously.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

"When I think back on my crash, I didn't stand in the starting gate unaware of the potential consequences. I knew what I was doing. I chose to take a risk," she added.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

When I think back on 2025, there were several ingredients that shifted how I cooked, but one in particular that changed how often I cooked.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2026

His voice is even weaker than before, and I think back to what Kelton said last night.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman