referred to
Example Sentences
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Indeed, only last week, the president referred to Canada as "the 51st state", although there are also hopes that the tournament could provide an opportunity for diplomacy.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In some accounts, this fabric is referred to as a fixed, four-dimensional “block universe” — a complete map of all events, past, present and future.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Several of Trump’s more modest initiatives, referred to by the administration as beautification projects, are complete or well underway.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The suit says the complaint wasn’t referred to the Illinois Court’s Commission, and Judge Brown wasn’t given notice of a hearing before removal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
He referred to Zita as his girlfriend, and at another point he called her his fiancee.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
