in reference to
Example Sentences
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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
“Big Short” investor Michael Burry wrote that he has feared any successor to Buffett would be “too old,” and have no patience for “the fat pitch,” in reference to Abel.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
“We were just calling you in reference to a post that we believe you made on Instagram where you doxxed an ICE agent back in January,” said the caller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The 28-year-old documented his preparations in the lead-up to Saturday's record attempt, titling his endeavours 'Project 222' in reference to the total number of seconds standing between him and history.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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
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