character reference

Example Sentences

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Graddie Lane, 68, manager of a wine shop, offered a character reference for the mayor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

A character reference from care worker Susan Aherne, Karen Spragg's friend of 40 years, was read to the court telling of a "genuine person" who would "listen wholeheartedly and give support".

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Ms. Krivtsova said she had never met Mr. Makulin personally, but she said that did not stop him from writing a negative character reference about her for her court appearance.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2023

At one point, Brunson texted Saleem several short videos of Tito and Jermaine Jackson talking about him in what appeared to be, at least in one case, the digital version of a character reference.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2023

The tone of your character reference letter should be conversational and friendly.

From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 12, 2018