thoughts of the past

Example Sentences

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The airmen says that he is not moved by “hate,” “love,” “law,” “duty,” “cheering crowds,” politicians, thoughts of the past, or thoughts of the future.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 30, 2019

They held each other with kindness and care with no thoughts of the past struggles and difficulties.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2014

I imagine him lost in thoughts of the past and wonder what he’s thinking but am sure he will soon share it.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2010

My cell dings and pulls me out of my thoughts of the past.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

It becomes a great human invention, and as such it not only preserves the thoughts of the past but unlocks the knowledge of the present.

From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)