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referral

[ri-fur-uhl] / rɪˈfɜr əl /


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Ask, in writing, how he and his firm are compensated if you invest — commissions, placement or referral fees, management fees, carried interest or other compensation.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

Her doctor had given her a referral for an infertility specialist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

"Patients who are waiting for surgery in 2027, and those who are waiting for a surgical assessment, will also have their referral reviewed to confirm that the requirements for surgery have been met."

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Rick Olivarez said at the news conference that his office has not received a complaint or referral regarding the incident.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

One even wrote Gary Edwards up once and sent him to the principal’s office with a referral, but it had no impact and Gary marched right back into class as if nothing had happened.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

The report says ChatGPT failed tests tied to three requirements of California’s Adam’s Law: crisis referrals, parental alerts and age assurance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

A portion of every ticket sold will benefit Siempre Unidos LA, a grassroots nonprofit assisting immigrant families affected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and deportations through food, emergency assistance, legal referrals and community support.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Medicare Advantage plans offer extra benefits such as vision and dental coverage and cap annual out-of-pocket costs but have a limited choice of doctors and extra requirements for specialist referrals.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

That is likely to grow as referrals keep rising across nearly every cancer type.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Clients seemed so surprised to work with a painter or contractor they could trust and recommend that through referrals and in rapid succession Zeitoun would get a half-dozen jobs in any given neighborhood.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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