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[ri-fur] / rɪˈfɜr /






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“Sometimes I’ll refer to myself as the Chief Truth Teller, just so I can be really candid.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

"I think some people refer to that as a mini-Hong Kong or mini-China," he said, adding that developments in Trumpington and Eddington were also sought after.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I no longer refer to her as Mother because she’s not currently here to “mother” me.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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