character reference

Example Sentences

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Graddie Lane, 68, manager of a wine shop, offered a character reference for the mayor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

A character reference from care worker Susan Aherne, Karen Spragg's friend of 40 years, was read to the court telling of a "genuine person" who would "listen wholeheartedly and give support".

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

At one point, Brunson texted Saleem several short videos of Tito and Jermaine Jackson talking about him in what appeared to be, at least in one case, the digital version of a character reference.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2023

Still, Mr. Clinton was able to offer a warm character reference for Mr. Biden, with whom he has enjoyed a mostly genial political relationship for decades.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2020

The character reference letter can be finalized by writing a short summation that describes the relationship between parent and child.

From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 12, 2018