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reference

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


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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"We want to provide for Europe, something which they lack," he explains, in reference to the military expertise that the country has reluctantly gained since February 2022.

From BBC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has likened Israel to a Sparta of the Middle East—a reference to the long-gone warrior nation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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