in reference to

Example Sentences

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They called the phenomenon El Niño, Spanish for "the boy," in reference to the birth of baby Jesus.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

Coke representatives working on the McDonald’s account called themselves “the keeper of the handshake,” in reference to the original deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Nigel Farage was questioned over the vetting of new councillors, specifically in reference to Cooper, on a visit to St Helens on election results day.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

This time out, the character deployed a new catch phrase, “Devout!” in reference to being both Christian and Jewish, and he brought out bearded backup dancers called Blast Boys.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

This was in reference to the music, which had not ceased, but she felt, immediately, that it included her; this, and something else in Gabriel’s eyes, made her look down quickly to her plate.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin