reference
Example Sentences
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It was the only reference he made to the bear.
From Literature
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Another suggests Irish immigrants crafted the candy as a nostalgic nod to home — or even as a reference to the Great Famine.
From Salon
The need "to punish the club and to vindicate those clubs who have complied with the relevant rules" is referenced.
From BBC
In reference to the increase in red diesel and fertiliser prices, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: "We will always make sure that we do everything we can to protect consumers."
From BBC
It’s a piece of the reference letter used to gain my job here.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.