think back

Example Sentences

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“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

What are your thoughts as you think back to that?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

I think back to all the times I’ve heard Grandma nag at him about his blood pressure and not eating too much salt.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh