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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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“I think the ridiculousness of this and the tabloids that you are quoting and referencing are insane,” Noem said.

From Salon

She also said the terms of reference given to her by Boris Johnson when he was prime minister were the "broadest of any public inquiry to date".

From BBC

She also said "we're getting top marks on everything… 20 out of 20", an apparent reference to the US being pleased with Venezuela's co-operation so far.

From BBC

It seems to be made of every movie: a wild and playful and overbearing ambulation of references.

From Los Angeles Times

Moreover, there is ample available capital to purchase loans if they do come up for sale, “as we have seen with OWL,” the firm wrote, referencing the $1.4 billion sale of direct lending assets.

From Barron's