refer
Example Sentences
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In conference calls with federal prosecutors, some Blanche staff members refer to President Trump as “the client” whose directives must be followed, according to people familiar with the calls.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
All told, it’s still rare, at least for now, for a myeloma patient to refer to themselves as cured or for an oncologist to refer to a myeloma patient that way.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
The National Football Museum does, though, refer to it as the first shootout in England.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
A Facebook page that appears to belong to her includes a number of videos and posts that refer to celebrities including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Cardi B.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The others think of her as the girl regardless, and refer to her as such when they discuss the affair after the fact.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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