reference
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The “Brown boy” in reference was the colleague’s boyfriend whom Rana knew, a person familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
He incorporated the colorful reference photographs into the final piece after Metro staff encouraged him to make the piece more uplifting.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
If you’re unsure where to start, here’s a simple checklist to reference once that first paycheck hits your bank account.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
In February, Chinese president Xi Jinping made a rare public reference to the military crackdown that also recently saw the removal of the country's top military general Zhang Youxia.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
No controversies with reference to the truth or falsity of the communications should be entered into during their continuance.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing reference
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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