recollection

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Defence Barrister John Kearney KC put it to the witness that McCullagh has no recollection of a physical row in the bathroom - "that it didn't happen."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

He has previously said that he had no recollection or record of receiving the funds and that the payments “need investigating by me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Lord Mandelson said he had no record or recollection of receiving the sums and did not know whether the documents were authentic.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

When Corletto confronted his boss about the alleged assault, McClurkin allegedly said he had no recollection and blamed Corletto’s behavior on medication.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

McCormick doesn’t have any recollection of speaking to the women.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston