references
Example Sentences
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One of the few subtle references to President Trump came when McCartney relayed a story how the Beatles, before their Sullivan appearance, got their faces covered with bright orange makeup.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The review also references studies involving the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Wolfe, the HR consultant, adds that recruiters and hiring managers sometimes conduct “backdoor” references.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Lace your obituary with references to these inspiring aspects of your life.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
“Song of Myself” made references to places in New York City, but there were too many locations to track them all down.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
