in reference to
Example Sentences
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Asked if we had stepped back from the "abyss" cited by both Lockhart and a High Court Judge in reference to last week's court proceedings, Lockhart was firm that no progress had yet been made.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Birds” was in reference to the Philadelphia Eagles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
This phase is now over, he said, in reference to past themes about the need to rewire an economy that grew too comfortable and complacent because of preferred access to the U.S. market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 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
There was no position in reference to matter or objects; not the recognition of surfaces; the senses themselves collapsed and abrogated their wonted distinctions; and the body was left aware but bereft.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
