It's almost more interesting to think about how it is reconstructed in one's memory as the years go by.

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But the seizure of seven foreign workers in the north of the country makes Sunday's raid one of the most significant in that region in recent memory.

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Whatever the eventual outcome, it would be tragic if Mr. Kesri's power play were to torpedo one of South Asia's most promising peace initiatives in recent memory.

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Put another way: Its 27% rise in profits was herculean when the industry's global profits fell 30% in one of the bleakest periods in memory.

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My discussion with the cabdriver about the merits of the U.S. was one of the more uplifting conversations in memory, and a certain reminder that the America Carnegie knew still exists today.

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Det Sup Mike Courtiour of Avon and Somerset Police described the collision as "one of the worst in living memory" and said the force's investigation was "meticulous and complex".

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And, of course, the most surreal thing of all: that Bryant and Lin's duel turned into one of the most closely watched competitions in recent NBA memory.

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Friday evening's session in the House of Representatives was one of the most raucous in recent memory.

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One of the worst holiday seasons in memory has naturally yielded lower sales and outlooks from America's retailers.

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The tussle for the men's college basketball championship will move on to Atlanta with one of the strongest Final Four fields in recent memory.

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