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refer

[ri-fur] / rɪˈfɜr /






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The venue has changed title sponsors and is officially called Banorte Stadium or Mexico City Stadium during the World Cup, but Mexicans continue to refer to it as Azteca.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Celan would later refer to the Shoah with the terrible restraint of “that which happened.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

This is what has led two-time champion Fernando Alonso to refer to many overtakes this year as "avoiding actions".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“My Dad. Dan. I don’t refer to him as Dad anymore.”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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