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referral

[ri-fur-uhl] / rɪˈfɜr əl /


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The trust provides an initial psychological assessment within two weeks of referral and puts in place support, based on need, within three months.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct is due to previous police contact with the victim prior to Sunday.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

With a core group in place, he now hires mostly via referral.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Tillis dropped his opposition after the Justice Department assured him the criminal case wouldn’t be reopened absent a formal referral from the inspector general.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

She was given a referral to a therapist.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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