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references



NOUN
testimonial of good character
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STRONGEST


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Conversely, the Bible contains countless references to revenge.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Lace your obituary with references to these inspiring aspects of your life.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The nods to the 1970s and 1980s were pronounced, as were the references to Tom Ford, who helmed the collections between 1994 and 2004 -- a period considered a golden age for the brand.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Oh, and all 32 teams also dropped schedule release videos, with all the Easter eggs, inside jokes, pop culture references and head-scratching moments you can handle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

I explained the situation to them as briefly as possible, underlining that their work had been satisfactory and that they would, accordingly, receive good references.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro



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