reference
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Most people in the industry reference estimates from Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
After launching with a reference price of $150, the SpaceX perpetual future spiked to $216 within hours, according to data available on Trade.xyz’s platform, before settling at around $202.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The staff presentation did reference YouTube as being blocked by default but accessible by teachers for instructional purposes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
One groom insisted the invitations include a reference to the snickerdoodle cookies he bakes with his fiancée.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“At one point, when Bobby was talking to Davis, who was in Iceland,” Saidy said, “Bobby made a reference to one of the Icelandic Chess Federation officials as being ‘stupid.’
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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