referring

Example Sentences

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Referring to Chris Cox, Meta’s chief product officer, Zuckerberg said, “So, like, Chris and I have been talking about ‘all right, well can we build 50 new apps?’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Referring to South Korean media reports that cast a positive light on Kim Yo Jong's comments about Lee, the official said such a stance was "nonsense".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Referring to the bosses of F1 and his potential loss from the paddock, he implied that a change of the rules would make a difference to his decision.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Referring to a fantastical device that plays a crucial role in the story, Palmer added, “That’s the situational accelerator.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Referring to each side’s state- supplied clothing, he told us, “It’s a gray thing and a green thing, and nothing more complicated than that.”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover