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Maybe it was harking back to the rivalry between their fathers, who fought a controversial draw in their second and final meeting in 1993.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

He was harking back to the time when John F Kennedy came to Berlin and put his hands on the Wall declaring: "Ich bin ein Berliner"- I am a Berliner.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2011

He was harking back to the voyage he undertook to decide whether to challenge Specter.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2010

He was harking back to the old shed beside his father's cabin and the gay prints tacked to the worm-eaten boards.

From A Son of the Hills by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)

Darsie’s voice took a tone of impatience; for it was annoying to find that Dan was harking back on the well-known subject of dispute.

From A College Girl by Groome, William H. C.