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refer

[ri-fur] / rɪˈfɜr /






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Because the interaction would operate only within the dark matter sector, researchers refer to it as a "dark force."

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

In the industry, some also refer to “open-source” models, which provide a higher level of transparency, offering users full access to weights, training code and other data.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Economists refer to these events as “shocks” that can be sudden and unpredictable, but don’t tend to raise inflation in the long run.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Citizenship and Immigration Services allows asylum officers to bypass the need to interview certain applicants and instead refer them directly to immigration judges for removal proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

But they who have not seen such experiences, ought to refer themselves to the Narrations, and authority of such, who have seen such things.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

In climate data, "noise" refers to short-erm temperature changes that can temporarily hide or exaggerate the underlying trend.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

The "obesity paradox" refers to findings suggesting that people living with obesity may, under certain circumstances, have lower mortality rates than people with a BMI in the normal range.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

High-beta refers to stocks with higher volatility than the market as a whole, therefore riskier, but which also offer the potential for higher returns.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

The paper refers to pressure on the FA after "England's governing body joined the Prime Minister and three other federations in criticising the plan".

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Our entire public performance will be staged outside on what Effie refers to as the verandah, the tiled expanse between the front doors and the stairs that’s shaded by a roof supported by columns.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

This referred to the combination of aggressive monetary easing, fiscal stimulus and structural reforms under assassinated former premier Shinzo Abe, a figure greatly admired by Japan's first woman leader Takaichi.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

To illustrate this point, Cavallo referred to Argentina’s attempt to manipulate its inflation data in 2007.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

In one exhibit, 1492-1776 is referred to as the period of “Unsettling the Continent.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The official referred to the demarcation line behind which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire agreement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Unable to make a decision, the matter was referred back to the committee for further study.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

"Initially, the plan was to climb just G2," he wrote, referring to Gasherbrum II, another peak in the Karakoram mountain range.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“Technically, that can be an excess benefit transaction on its own,” Hackney said, referring to the IRS category that triggers taxes on compensation paid to nonprofit insiders above fair market value.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

Modi also said "mistakes made in youth" should be corrected through guidance rather than legal action, referring to the police cases.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

“The product that would motivate someone to move from ICE to an EV hasn’t existed until R2,” Scaringe said, referring to an acronym for cars with internal combustion engines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“I believe you are referring to a matador,” Penelope helpfully corrected.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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