reference
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The Russian leader went on to celebrate the citizens of Russia, making reference to the contributions of workers to its war effort, including scientists, inventors, military correspondents, doctors and teachers.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Looking ahead, the board “estimates that it will be appropriate to maintain the reference rate at its current level.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
For reference, this time a year ago, CoreWeave reported a -15% adjusted net-loss margin, indicating that costs are rising.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Of course, I’d be the weirdo in the crowd wearing my nerdiest James Cameron shirt, a deep-cut reference to “Aliens.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
I used a generic photograph of q mallard for reference, but Uncle Phil doesn’t need to know that.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
Vocabulary lists containing reference
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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