frame of reference

Example Sentences

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The state sent thousands of “friendly reminders” printed on pink paper before switching to more urgent yellow notices to provide a frame of reference for providers and others who might come in contact with enrollees.

From Washington Times

“To be blunt, the majority has no frame of reference. There’s only five of us in this body who have actually given birth.”

From Washington Post

“The first essay,” says Marc Weingarten, “that introduced me to a Los Angeles that existed outside any Hollywood frame of reference.”

From Los Angeles Times

She advises that Academy members should expand their frame of reference when considering films and performances.

From Seattle Times

She poured that frame of reference into her new book, “Saving Time,” which will be published Tuesday by Random House.

From New York Times