references
Example Sentences
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In the UK government's country policy, external and information note on Egypt from March 2026, it references reports surrounding the targeting of the relatives of activists.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
You can see if you know more about the ’90s than our resident Gen Xer, play a crossword that includes references to Beanie Babies and Hummel figurines, and more.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
The physicality of the performances goes beyond regional references and punchlines that might get some laughs in one country but not in others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Ms. Luiselli often braids together fact, fiction, photographs, literary references and even recorded “soundscapes” to tell stories about vulnerable people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
But if we look beyond the condescending references, a remarkable picture of strong and very active women emerges.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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