recall
verb (used with object)
has recalled
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present perfectof recall (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Thirty years after the Spice Girls burst onto the scene with one of the most iconic anthems of the '90s, a little-known original member has recalled the moment she first heard Wannabe.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
A police officer has recalled the moment he was lowered from a helicopter into a crocodile-infested river in South Africa as part of an effort to recover human remains.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The government of New South Wales -- where the shooting took place -- has recalled its parliament to introduce what it called the "toughest firearm reforms in the country".
From Barron's ● Dec. 23, 2025
Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, Calif., has recalled nearly 245,000 pounds of pre-cooked pasta linked to a deadly listeria outbreak and potential contamination of dozens of products.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
He has recalled that taste countless times in his head, and despite the wealth of apples in the area, no cider with or without spices has ever tasted as good.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
