reference
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The Russian leader went on to celebrate the citizens of Russia, making reference to the contributions of workers to its war effort, including scientists, inventors, military correspondents, doctors and teachers.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
“Without artwork that is specific in its reference to place, all the stations would look the same,” Yamamoto said, adding that she hopes the art will encourage riders to explore a neighborhood further.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Looking ahead, the board “estimates that it will be appropriate to maintain the reference rate at its current level.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
For reference, this time a year ago, CoreWeave reported a -15% adjusted net-loss margin, indicating that costs are rising.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
She jumped up and lugged another armful of reference books to the table, which she then arranged in size order.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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