in reference to
Example Sentences
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One of the detectives, Kading, told Davis in reference to a deal for his information: "Nothing you say today can be used against you."
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Overlooked in his comments was an Easter egg hiding in plain sight: his use of “their” in reference to Air Force One.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Big Short” investor Michael Burry, wrote that he has feared any successor to Buffett would be “too old,” and have no patience for “the fat pitch,” in reference to Abel.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
As criticism erupted over the tagline, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” for drawing a pun in reference to the actress’s blond hair and blue eyes, the president boosted the brand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
“And it was in reference to us, if you have to know the truth.”
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
