reference

Example Sentences

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Leo stuck to a very religious homily without any direct reference to current affairs.

From Barron's

“I do not know about Ohio contacting Wexner,” a separate email says, in reference to the former Victoria’s Secret CEO.

From Salon

“The behaviors referenced were identified and addressed through updates to our model selection and child-safety systems, along with additional testing and monitoring,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Edwards said, referencing a lyric from Cole’s “The Christmas Song.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Madlanga Commission was given six months to complete its work and submit a final report, but this can be extended as the "president may determine", according to its terms of reference.

From BBC