reference

Example Sentences

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The programme has the working title Castle Man in reference to his former Channel 4 talk show Chatty Man.

From BBC

I suggest saving copies of all wills for future reference.

From MarketWatch

Jacks has been given the nickname of Slim Shady by some England players during this tournament – a reference to his pre-tournament haircut and bleached blond hair.

From BBC

"I spoke about Paris being a reference point where hopefully we'll see a pretty steep incline in terms of performances," said Doris.

From Barron's

In academia, the strategy of trapping customers is sometimes called the “roach motel,” she explained, a reference to a popular television ad from the late 1970s for a cockroach trap.

From Los Angeles Times