Phrases Talking About Past Events

In retrospect, it's clear that...

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Meaning

With hindsight, it's obvious that...

Example sentences

John: The project failed, unfortunately.

Alice: Yes. In retrospect, it's clear that we should have hired a consultant sooner.

John: We really should have foreseen that problem.

Alice: True. In retrospect, it's clear that better communication was crucial.