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reference

[ref-er-uhns, ref-ruhns] / ˈrɛf ər əns, ˈrɛf rəns /


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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STRONGEST


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The letter referenced “recent federal prosecutions and additional allegations that substantial portions of federal resources were fraudulently diverted away from the American families they were intended to assist.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He then referenced his partner Kylie Jenner with the line: "Girl got $1 billion."

From BBC

“It’s like when you go to Noah’s bagel in the afternoon,” Madannavar says, in reference to a popular California-based bagel chain.

From Barron's

Investor positioning appears increasingly stretched, with multiple reports referencing cash levels near extreme lows.

From Barron's

Among the files that were released, extensive redactions were expected to shield victims, as well as references to individuals and entities that could be the subject of ongoing investigations or matters of national security.

From Los Angeles Times