reference
Example Sentences
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They added it could "change conservation forever", as until now they had not held a complete genetic reference for Barbary macaques.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
It was originally a reference to the Immigration and Nationality Directorate, a unit within the Home Office, rather than the entire Home Office.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
With the 67-72 reference, he’s describing the price of the Blue Owl public funds in cents on the dollar.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The amount of lead found in the dino nuggets could be as much as five times higher than the reference level for children, officials warn.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Then again, ancient statues weren’t always a good reference.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.