referring

Example Sentences

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He was referring to a time when a surge in interest rates, a collapse in export markets and widespread droughts dealt a devastating blow to American agriculture.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

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

“It’s right,” Mort Halperin told him, referring to the Times story.

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