Definition of retrospect | Bee Dictionary of English

The early 30s for films, and the early 50s for comics, were seen as times of bold, often lurid entertainment, and are viewed in retrospect as pop-cultural high points.
Perhaps, in retrospect, JV Games should have seen this coming.
In retrospect, the description sounds ominously prophetic.

SOFTBALL: For Lady Redcoats, much to be proud about
Everybody connected with the Berlin High softball team who wished for a sunny day June 4 in retrospect would have given anything for a little cloud cover.
June 12, 2013 - The Berlin Citizen
Roadmap For An Unlikely Zynga Turnaround
Zynga?s (ZNGA) hookup with Facebook (FB) seemed like such a great match four years ago, bringing together an up-and-coming gaming company with the hottest gathering place of people in need of entertainment. In retrospect, Zynga might have been better off with fewer likes and more experience in its corner. Just ask shareholders at competitor Electronic Arts (EA), who are so much happier now than ...
June 11, 2013 - Forbes
UPDATE: Yacolt man helps rescue woman from burning car
In retrospect, Bob Robeck said the reason he sprinted toward the burning car and tirelessly worked to extricate the unconscious female driver was a “selfish” one.
June 10, 2013 - The Columbian

John McCain in Reuters AlertNet
In retrospect, given the opportunity to choose between failure and success, he chose failure,McCain said. "I cannot conceive of a commander-in-chief making that choice."
John Hutton in International Herald Tribune
I regret that it is now clear that inaccurate information on this particular issue has been given to the house by my department,Hutton told lawmakers. "In retrospect, it is clear to me that the transfer to Afghanistan of these two...
Stan Van Gundy in NBA.com
It was my decision with 11 seconds not to foul,Van Gundy explained. "Yes, I regret it now, but only in retrospect."

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