Sentence examples for reflection on the past from inspiring English sources

Here's how the New World Encyclopedia defines the word that is also used in Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Zimbabwe: "It implies an appreciation of traditional beliefs, and a constant awareness that an individual's actions today are a reflection on the past, and will have far-reaching consequences for the future.

Yet, perceived apathy aside, which in person just sounds more like a focus on the future than reflection on the past, Liff was honored by the nomination and recognizes in some way--even if he's not boastful about it--what it symbolizes for someone in his position.

I love the reworked version of their recent single 'Fire in the House', a poignant reflection on the summer riots.

It is customary to place a mirror on the table to symbolize reflection on the past year, a bowl of real goldfish to symbolize new life, colored eggs to represent fertility, coins for prosperity in the New Year, special flowers called hyacinths to symbolize spring, and candles to radiate light and happiness.

Irascibly and gleefully of the left, he slips in reflections on the past that point sharply to today.

The shop was featured as part of a historic house tour in 1993's "Reflections on the Past".

So Mr Falwell's death provokes questions about the future as well as reflections on the past.

As the New Year's Eve celebrations move into 2014 amid reflections on the last 12 months, one date changed the face of British football forever.

Interviews with the city's top developers all seemed to start with rosy reflections on the past year.

In his frequent public reflections on the last year, and in his ad, Mr. Pataki does not claim credit.

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