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allude

[uh-lood] / əˈlud /


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The statement appears to allude to a number of high-profile dossiers handled by Khan.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

In its review, the Hechinger Report found other companies that similarly allude to fictitious government programs.

From MarketWatch Apr. 30, 2026

Although that project was scrapped, Variety magazine said the second season of The Studio will allude to the attempts to bring Madonna's story to the big screen.

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

Their presence may allude to the hymn “Panis Angelicus,” or “bread of angels,” written by St. Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century as a poetic reference to the presence of Christ in the consecrated host.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

He began to allude to what was happening, to that idea that something had happened.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

But independent investment research provider Variant Perception alludes to a looming shift in market psyche as they reckon “the next couple of days will mark ‘peak uncertainty’ about the Iran war.”

From MarketWatch Mar. 20, 2026

The internal CalOES memo alludes to this give and take: “Funds saved initially by skipping testing may be outweighed by later unseen costs, for example, reinvesting in remediation, addressing community complaints, litigation, or cleanup failure.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 16, 2026

"Every pundit alludes to it, but it all comes down to mental resilience. 'Bazball' has been elevated to a term now that is just, like, nonsense cricket," added Rory.

From BBC Dec. 22, 2025

In the body of the book, he alludes to the subject, promising to tell more later.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 28, 2025

Catullus tells several of the stories, and Horace alludes to them often, but neither is important for mythology.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

The IMF pointed to the unsettled nature of the Mideast conflict and also alluded to a possible backlash against artificial intelligence that damages stock markets.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an astute student of both politics and pop culture, has coyly alluded to the wedding chatter during press conferences.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

As Smith alluded to, under the challenge system — as opposed to fulltime ABS, which MLB also tested in the minors — it’s still possible to steal strikes.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

Niki’s musical genius is frequently alluded to, dreams deferred by his hearing disorder, and Woodall physically communicates that repressed frustration.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

I could not hope to get a lodging under a roof, and sought it in the wood I have before alluded to.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

Mr. Peters was alluding to a similar fiscal trick, which is resulting in more than half a trillion dollars in higher Medicare costs for seniors and taxpayers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

UN chief Antonio Guterres, alluding to the Middle East war and its regional spillover, said the agreement was a rare positive development.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

She decided to share a video online and many women contacted her with similar stories, alluding that this is a wider issue throughout Northern Ireland.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

This new space contrasts a bright, vivid backdrop with dark furnishings, alluding to the brand’s edgy, crisp designs.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

She fed me without alluding to my poverty, and from then on I continued to visit her.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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