referring

Example Sentences

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The White House declined to comment, referring questions to the ATF and the Department of Justice.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Bores is, in part, referring to a campaign waged by Think Big PAC, a pro-A.I. advocacy group that is spending big against Bores.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Huang said Tuesday that Nvidia is "supply constrained" although "we have enough supply for very robust growth", referring to the gamut of materials used to make computer chips, from silicon wafers to advanced memory components.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The club's nickname 'Los Tuzos', translates to 'the gophers', referring to a burrowing rodent found in North and Central America and serving as a nod to their mining heritage.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He knew exactly what Ellsberg was referring to.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin