refer
Example Sentences
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But that setback never stopped the remaining humans from pursuing the dream of something we colloquially refer to as touching grass.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
“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
To clarify this point, I will often use the term ‘Sapiens’ to denote members of the species Homo sapiens, while reserving the term ‘human’ to refer to all extant members of the genus Homo.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Vocabulary lists containing refer
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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