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refer

[ri-fur] / rɪˈfɜr /






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Scientists refer to this as a Trojan horse effect, and the researchers say it may also play a role in the spread of antibiotic resistance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The Disney character adorns her golf bag and is her driver headcover, and her fans refer to themselves as the “Flying Dumbos.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

This is what has led two-time champion Fernando Alonso to refer to many overtakes this year as "avoiding actions".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Healthcare executives refer to this as “consumer-driven healthcare.”

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

But they who have not seen such experiences, ought to refer themselves to the Narrations, and authority of such, who have seen such things.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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