reference
Example Sentences
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His reference to Tolkien’s letters from the North Pole reminded me of how we used to dig up our yard to make sled tracks and reindeer footprints to create awe and wonder for our kids.
While the discovery provides an important reference point for understanding stellar evolution in the early universe, it also raises new questions about why these explosions appear so uniform.
From Science Daily
Beyzai avoided direct political references in his work, both as a playwright and a film director, and always said he tried not to trade in overt messages.
From BBC
“Can you make sure no suppression impacts at skull rock please?” someone asked, referencing a culturally sensitive area.
From Los Angeles Times
Magnetic storms distort satellite signals; frigid temperatures drain batteries or freeze equipment in minutes; navigation systems lack reference points on snowfields.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
