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He added that China’s President Xi Jinping, “had a bad moment,” in reference to China’s move last week to slap export controls on rare earth materials.

"Xiphodracon translates to sword-like dragon and that is in reference to that very long, sword-like snout, but also the fact that ichthyosaurs have been referred to as sea dragons for about 200 years."

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As Mr. Frantz said of the Bowery’s CBGB, in reference to the Beatles’ venue during their Liverpool years, “this could be our Cavern Club.”

Many sported stickers on their shirts with the words “They’re returning,” in reference to the hostages, replacing stickers that had before depicted the number of days they had spent in captivity.

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“It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations in reference to a pardon,” attorney Nicole Westmoreland told the outlet at the time.

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