refer
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Scientists refer to this as a Trojan horse effect, and the researchers say it may also play a role in the spread of antibiotic resistance.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
The Disney character adorns her golf bag and is her driver headcover, and her fans refer to themselves as the “Flying Dumbos.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Hamilton said the decision to refer the case to the Court of Session "had not been taken lightly".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
This year, Hegseth didn’t refer to China’s Communist leadership, nor did he mention Taiwan in his speech.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
During the washing process and burial, we would refer to the dead by their Hebrew names, and their Yiddish names if we didn’t know the former.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing refer
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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