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On the day that Bolivia made its announcement, Colombia and Chile both said that they were recalling their ambassadors to Israel, and Honduras followed suit within days.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

Neuroimaging studies had shown that the PMC was active while people were recalling memories or engaging in the type of mind-wandering that tends to spur self-related thoughts.

From Scientific American • Jul. 12, 2023

The issue is less pronounced than it was a year ago, when airlines were recalling furloughed pilots and getting them into the training required after they have not flown for a certain period of time.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2022

Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Kia announced Tuesday that they were recalling 485,000 popular vehicles because their engines could catch fire even when turned off.

From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2022

When Sarah thought of such things, it was as if she were recalling details of a long-ago dream.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish