in reference to
Example Sentences
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“Maybe we made some mistakes,” Mr. McElwee admits, a bit reluctantly, to his son in reference to his upbringing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
They called the phenomenon El Niño, Spanish for "the boy," in reference to the birth of baby Jesus.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 15, 2026
"May we learn from this past," Hegseth said in reference to the pivotal involvement of American troops in the Allied landings.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 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
It was used in reference to some nice old poopy elder statesman who’d made a fortune in the stock market and then gone to Washington to be an adviser to President Roosevelt.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
