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
The “Brown boy” in reference was the colleague’s boyfriend whom Rana knew, a person familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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
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
I decided to make a note of that sacrifice so that I could reference it in my future poignant Oscar acceptance speech.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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