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refer

[ri-fur] / rΙͺˈfɜr /






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It called on the monarch to refer three questions on the legality of the transatlantic slave trade to the Caribbean island's highest court of appeal based in London.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The Federal Reserve’s independent watchdog said Wednesday it found no evidence of administrative misconduct and no grounds to refer anyone for criminal prosecution over the renovation of the central bank’s headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Faith is obviously so important to you, and I’ve heard you many times refer to it as your “authentic why.”

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

The department sent a statement in response that appears to refer to the nine-time Pro Bowl selection’s nickname Weapon X.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

The term pop music can refer to a specific kind of popular music, as in "bubblegum pop."

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

And model misalignment refers to AI that acts in ways that ignore or conflict with human intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

He laid out an affordability plan, which he refers to as “Califordable,” that he would prioritize if elected governor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Zionism refers to the movement to create a Jewish state in the Middle East.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Neko doesn’t prescribe medications, and it refers serious findings to a network of health systems and physician practices.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

In a religious context, cult refers to a relatively small group of people dedicated to a set of beliefs that are outside mainstream theology.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

A police spokesman referred questions to the Department of Homeland Security.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Asked to clarify what Hegseth meant by the execution being "public," a Pentagon spokesperson referred AFP to the US Army, which in turn said to contact the Pentagon.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Elsewhere in her speech, Badenoch referred to other policies the party has announced in recent days.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The video explainer referred to inspections only generally, and the state’s written guidance indicated only that this would need to happen before occupancy.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

The Barnetts belonged to a small elite group referred to by the esteemed black sociologist St. Clair Drake as “the Refined.”

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

"It took over matcha. That's really something that we Filipinos should be really proud of," she said, referring to the bright green tea powder popularised by Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebrities.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

“Agents are only as useful as what they can see,” he wrote, referring to the fact that companies’ data often resides in Microsoft platforms like SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Verstappen was referring to a show run in battery-powered Lego F1 cars that was held before the British Grand Prix in July.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

“The Beast is going faster than it has ever gone before,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to the heavily armored presidential limousine.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

I thought of referring that question to the Hampden College Endowment Fund, but I said nothing.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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