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Look Back (Verb)

Look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember; "she reviewed her achievements with pride".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

She looked back on her college years with great fondness and nostalgia.
The team will look back on their championship season as the highlight of their careers.
As he looked back on his life, he realized he made many sacrifices for his family.
The elderly couple looked back on decades of marriage with joy and gratitude.
She looked back on her decision to quit her job and start her own business with great satisfaction.

Look towards one's back; "don't look back while you walk".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

As she walked away from him, he yelled not to look back, but her curiosity got the better of her.
While crossing the street, Samantha cautioned her little brother not to look back, to keep walking and not to stop.
Look back at me was his unheard plea, but it was drowned out by the passing crowds.
Benjamin urged everyone in the group to keep moving, warning them not to look back or they'd be sucked in by the eerie atmosphere.
Suddenly breaking free from her restraints, Sarah sprinted down the hallway, remembering the words 'don't look back' ringing loudly in her mind.