reference

Example Sentences

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Commanders and commentators may reference ancient texts, such as the Book of Ezekiel, which prophesied a war against the biblical kingdom of Israel, or the Book of Revelation.

From Salon

There were plenty of references to that ambition, not least because the party wants to solidify its base and win back pro-independence voters who have drifted elsewhere.

From BBC

The attorneys on Thursday referenced a new report from LAist that detailed concerns from a whistleblower about who was in charge of the county’s emergency operation center, or EOC, the night of the fire.

From Los Angeles Times

"The whole weekend we've been off. The car is completely undriveable. I cannot even put a bit of a reference in. Every lap is like survival."

From BBC

Two-thirds referenced themes such as radical Islam, Sharia law, extremism or terrorism.

From Barron's