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referral

[ri-fur-uhl] / rɪˈfɜr əl /


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Reddit’s stock plunged on Friday after the community discussion forum said its search referral traffic was down significantly in the third quarter.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Additionally, 308 people accessed its drop-in cancer support and wellbeing centre without a referral.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

The justice department took on the investigation after receiving a referral from the DHS inspector general's office, which is made up of lawyers charged with monitoring the agency's conduct and operations.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

It was unclear what additional evidence has emerged to prompt referral to the city attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

He had a midday appointment to see Jon Bunderson, a lawyer who Reggie’s dad, Ed, had gotten a referral for.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

She had a decade-long career in nursing and public policy and found new opportunities through referrals from friends, colleagues or through people she met at events where she spoke.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

When the money runs out, they kick the patients out without support or referrals, regardless of whether or not they have recovered—a practice known as “patient dumping” or “curbing.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The charity does not deal directly with the public but takes referrals from the council, housing association or other professionals like social workers.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

However, the weight loss service is not accepting new referrals while the pilot is under way.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

With this class, though, she’s probably going to have a fatter stack of referrals.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers


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