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refer

[ri-fur] / rɪˈfɜr /






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Still, the split between higher- and lower-income families is one of the chief worries of economists — what they refer to as a “K-shaped” economy.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

This might explain why Vargas can’t always remember how to refer to his manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Scientists refer to this effect as "spectral softening."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

When these rare cases do happen, they are typically identified by local and state election officials who refer them to law enforcement.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

“Which you often refer to as ‘back when you were happy.’”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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