reference
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A special meeting is to be held by the Law Society into the issues surrounding the character reference.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Some lyrics make reference to Bridgers' engagement, and eventual break-up, with Irish actor Paul Mescal, and the record is dedicated to her father, who died a few years ago.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Big Short” investor Michael Burry wrote that he has feared any successor to Buffett would be “too old,” and have no patience for “the fat pitch,” in reference to Abel.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
In France, average temperatures were 3.8C above the 1991-2020 normal -- a reference period already significantly warmer than the pre-industrial climate of 1850-1900.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
I decided to make a note of that sacrifice so that I could reference it in my future poignant Oscar acceptance speech.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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Despite her influence, there are scant details about Clark online—and efforts have been made to remove references to her, according to a Journal analysis and a person familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The letter references Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service's continued efforts to tackle a major peatland fire at Holme Fen Nature Reserve, which has occupied crews since Saturday.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
"While historians have occasionally noted these remarks, they have generally treated them as unexplained references," said Prof Licence.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Figures recorded at the observatory's headquarters serve as one of the key references for Hong Kong, according to the weather service, although temperatures can vary significantly in the densely built Chinese finance hub.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Mami hired the recent graduate without checking her references because we desperately needed another maid to help Chucha.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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In early interviews discussing the film, Nolan referenced Wilson’s translation, which subsequently skyrocketed in sales.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The detective referenced bank statements showing money from the victim entering Bush's business account and pointed out that at no point did he make any payments to the plan the victim thought she had purchased.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Flavio Bolsonaro teared up as he referenced his father, who appeared in an AI-generated video.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
During Mamdani’s transition period last year, Khan had interviewed candidates for the role of EDC president and referenced the idea of reining in corporate power, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Blade Runner was referenced in the text of Anorak's Almanac no less than fourteen times.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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McGurn also said the company’s social media platform is entering into an expanded content phase, referencing a new service that will allow traders will pay for instant access to the president’s Truth Social posts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
“It should be an amount paid out at some point, and that would show up in a 990,” he said, referencing the name of the tax return filed by nonprofits, which is public.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
In a shot across the bows, it also called for the transition towards net zero carbon emissions to avoid "industrial vandalism", referencing job losses in the oil sector.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
In its series finale in late June, the show paid tribute to Reiner with a line of dialogue referencing his 1987 classic “The Princess Bride.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
He was referencing Ray’s job as a Schwan’s man, delivering frozen foods across the plains of eastern Montana.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
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