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reference

[ref-er-uhns, ref-ruhns] / ˈrɛf ər əns, ˈrɛf rəns /


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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Mr. Xi’s reference to the Thucydides Trap in his public remarks last week was revealing of that self-belief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It is now almost commonplace for fashion lines to reference or include Christian symbols, themes and figures.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The nonprofit’s statement did not reference the permitting process, but highlighted the importance of keeping the event running for the LGBTQ+ community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

"The WA Museum contributed expert identification of specimens from the expedition, supporting the development of a local curated genetic reference that strengthened the eDNA analyses," Dr. Kirkendale said.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

But for the most part the new scientists avoided the word ‘evidence’ because it inevitably carried with it an implicit reference to the law courts—a reference that Sprat was willing to make explicit.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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