references

Example Sentences

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Cervantes’s readers would have understood the references instantly: The wild cats once prowled the Spanish countryside in abundance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

One of the most detailed references dated back to 1978, giving the team an opportunity to better document the bee's biology.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Russell's references to luck refer to a series of situations where the dice have very much fallen in Antonelli's favour.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It also fails to mention key issues in the campaign, such as foreign policy, and sparse references to other key issues like healthcare, housing and affordability.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

So, again, I was left without references and relied on Phobos to guide me.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir