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refer

[ri-fur] / rɪˈfɜr /






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“Someone might have a legitimate dispute with them and wants to refer to it online,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The Fed’s postmeeting statement used the phrase “in considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments” to refer to the Fed’s next potential rate move.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

She became an MP in a 2012 by-election, cultivating a saint-like reputation among followers who refer to her simply as "The Lady" or "Aunty".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Some 223 MPs voted to refer the prime minister and 335 against, giving a majority of 112.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But all of these terms refer to two or more independent, simultaneous melodies.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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