reference
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Last month, the multilateral lender's World Economic Outlook predicted global growth would drop to 3.1 percent in 2026 in its "reference" scenario, but warned of a bleaker outlook if the war were to drag on.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
"The WA Museum contributed expert identification of specimens from the expedition, supporting the development of a local curated genetic reference that strengthened the eDNA analyses," Dr. Kirkendale said.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Is my attempt at a “Wicked” reference cringe?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Almodóvar has been asked about the Netflix reference often since “Bitter Christmas” opened in Spain.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
There were even such books of reference as the London Directory, the “Red” and “Blue” books, Whitaker’s Almanac, the Army and Navy Lists, and—it somehow gladdened my heart to see it—the Law List.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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