hark
verb (used without object)
to listen attentively; hearken.
harking
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present participleof hark.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The selection for “Rent” that Goldsberry offered had me similarly harking back to more memorable theatrical encounters with the music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
The two leaders talked up the strength of the U.S.-China relationship, harking back to historical connections between the two nations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
"Which side do they cheer for? It's an interesting test. Are you still harking back to where you came from or where you are?"
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2025
The harking back to the Civil War isn’t in vain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025
He was not given to minute self-analysis, but as this feeling persisted and bothered him, he began harking back to the events of the morning in the hope of finding an explanation.
From Doubloons—and the Girl by John Maxwell Forbes
