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reference

[ref-er-uhns, ref-ruhns] / ˈrɛf ər əns, ˈrɛf rəns /


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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The event has been dubbed "UFC Freedom 250," in reference to the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations this summer.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

After Brown sent his résumé, the intermediary said Su wanted to send him to the “fighter weapons school,” an apparent reference to the Chinese air force’s aerial-combat academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Nigel Farage was questioned over the vetting of new councillors, specifically in reference to Cooper, on a visit to St Helens on election results day.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

They named the band Xcomm, a reference from the “John Wick” film franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Bede started his history with the year 60 BC—60 years before Dionysius’s reference year.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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