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They added it could "change conservation forever", as until now they had not held a complete genetic reference for Barbary macaques.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In 2012, he sold his stake in Farallon, which was named in reference to islands off the coast of San Francisco and was once one of the largest hedge funds in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The test lasted about 70 minutes, allowing them to practice approaching and backing away from part of the rocket, which served as a reference point for Orion’s movements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

They've repeatedly taunted Prime Minister Starmer as being "no Churchill" – a reference to Britain's leader during the Second World War.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Hurt people hurt people,” I’ve heard him say, especially in reference to his own parents.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day