reference
Example Sentences
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Anytime I see an encampment that has kids’ toys, things that reference back to the lives of children, it hits hard.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The case has gripped Argentina, with some of his fans holding up signs outside of the Buenos Aires court demanding “Justice for God,” a reference to Maradona’s status as a demigod.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The Home Office says a crime reference number on its own is not treated as proof that domestic abuse has occurred.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
One video featured on the Instagram channel included a caption that read "64 & counting" -- an apparent reference to the number of years since the Rolling Stones were founded.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
I didn’t have to touch that horrid reference letter—Join you at Bell—and now I’ll never have to see it again.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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