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
They held paper hearts aloft during Fine Line, and painted red lips on their necks, in reference to the star's latest album: Kiss All The Time.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
“The escalated military action by the U.S. is likely to either tighten supplies further or open the strait quicker,” Dennis Kissler of BOK Financial says in reference to the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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
Tellingly, my mom has not said it in reference to our deportation.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
