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As directed by James Griffiths, Mr. Basden and Mr. Key’s screenplay hearkened back to “Local Hero” with its warm glow of appreciation for U.K. oddballs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Carney revealed it on Friday during his first speech as prime minister when he hearkened back - with a shiny polish - to the origins of this former colony.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

I hearkened it back to, “What is actually beautiful? And do I believe in it?”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

The judge also hearkened back to the days that Silicon Valley consisted mostly of orchards farmed by immigrants.

From Washington Times • May 27, 2023

Slant and Will listened; and even Bono, when he was by, hearkened some and quipped.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson