reference
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The event has been dubbed "UFC Freedom 250," in reference to the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations this summer.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
After Brown sent his résumé, the intermediary said Su wanted to send him to the “fighter weapons school,” an apparent reference to the Chinese air force’s aerial-combat academy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
By bringing artists like Rúbí, Akriila and Latin Mafia into the realm of “Omakase,” Díaz surrounds himself with artists stretching what Latin music can sound like, look like and reference.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Scientists, thinkers, whoever can expand his frame of reference.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
For reference, there was his talismanic Lipnitsky on which to rely, and the latest edition of Modern Chess Openings, which had thousands of games and variations.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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