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referred

verb as in direct, guide

verb as in seek information

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Standing at more than 6ft tall, many people referred to him as ‘Big Ken’ but he did not speak down to the audience, he spoke in their language and was respected for that.

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All foreign prisoners are referred to the Home Office to consider whether deportation is legally required, or appropriate if not required.

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In handing down a harsher sentence, Anderson referred to Moore as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

North Yorkshire Police confirmed it had received a report of the scam from the owner of a nearby caravan and glamping site, which it had referred to Action Fraud.

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The young man, who requested anonymity, shared with Y Byd ar Bedwar - S4C’s current affairs programme - a series of messages where Edwards referred to him as “babe” and “big boy” and signed off with kisses.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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