harking
- present participle of hark.
Example Sentences
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To McKinnon, it comes down to the “tradition of humans telling a story by flickering light” harking back to prehistoric times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 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
But joking or not, harking back to beating Zverev when they played as teenagers over a decade ago might provide an additional boost.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
One by one, the queer and trans cast members share fictionalized personal stories, harking back to childhood moments before any declaration of identity was possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
"I suppose," said Ranny, harking back, "some women are like that."
From The Combined Maze by Sinclair, May
