referring

Example Sentences

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The red marker letters on the tape on one bag say "50 Adidas," referring to the brand that produces Mexico's official shirt.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“There is a fence around us on what we get to do. We are working with a severe handicap,” Eagle told the group, referring to the Legislature.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“We see gene editing as an extension on this genetic-optimization stack,” he said, referring to the company’s embryo-screening business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"We're talking about it,"Trump said, referring to conversations with AI leaders "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI, the American people will like it better".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"I know about zakat," said Belet, referring to the obligation to help the needy.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda