reference
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This was a reference to North Korea dropping hundreds of balloons in 2024, which were later found to contain "filthy waste and trash", across the border in the South.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
But about 18 months ago, Zapier started requiring hiring managers to have at least one live conversation with a reference before making an offer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Employees also circulated an open letter that criticized Musk’s overall behavior, including a reference to the incident reported by Business Insider.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
On Tuesday, the stock successfully tested its 21-day exponential moving average, a key reference point for momentum traders.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
It's a reference book given to me by my sister Amy, and it's full of useful information.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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