reference
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Nigel Farage was questioned over the vetting of new councillors, specifically in reference to Cooper, on a visit to St Helens on election results day.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
They named the band Xcomm, a reference from the “John Wick” film franchise.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The stars are cashing in with Instagram ads for Uber Eats, Sonic and Sephora that cannily reference the scandal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Most people in the industry reference estimates from Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“Hurt people hurt people,” I’ve heard him say, especially in reference to his own parents.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
Vocabulary lists containing reference
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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