references
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Leo littered his speech with fond references to Peru's landscape and culture, telling the Catholic clergy to think of their mission as a difficult but rewarding walk, like the path that leads to Machu Picchu.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
He’ll pepper the discussion with references to the Bible, classic poetry, medieval poetry, Shakespeare, literature and movies.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026
They had been making references to high gas prices in other stops on this tour.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026
However, in his own games, he likes to include subtle stylistic references to classic games because he knows that this appeals to gamers.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Thomas More claimed to have based Utopia on the report of a knowledgeable traveler, and Chaucer’s work is full of references to “myn auctoritee” or “myn auctour.”
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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