refer

Example Sentences

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Police initially referred to an explosion but later changed their definition to a fire, adding it was too early to speculate on the cause.

From BBC

People with a normal BMI can also be classified as having obesity if they have at least two elevated anthropometric measures, referred to as "anthropometric-only obesity."

From Science Daily

“That’s all we are asking people to do: Bring your dogs in at night, night pen livestock,” she said, referring to corralling the animals into a securely fenced area.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith referred 10 potential clients to Yaghoubtil, nearly all car crash victims, according to text messages between the two men.

From Los Angeles Times

The Federal Trade Commission investigated the matter and referred the case to the Justice Department.

From Los Angeles Times