reference

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He also ending his speech with a Beatles reference, telling the ceremony: "The kid's already said it, but in the words of the Beatles, all we need is love."

From BBC • May 10, 2026

If you’re unsure where to start, here’s a simple checklist to reference once that first paycheck hits your bank account.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“Without artwork that is specific in its reference to place, all the stations would look the same,” Yamamoto said, adding that she hopes the art will encourage riders to explore a neighborhood further.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The board “deemed appropriate to make an additional reference rate cut and thereby conclude the cycle that began in March 2024,” the central bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

She had planned to be stern and unyielding in her demands, but the admiral’s compliments caught her off guard, as did his reference to poetry.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood