reference
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You need to pick art that you think you’re going to enjoy, that speaks to you, that you have a frame of reference for.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
That is understood to be a reference to the Islamic State group, though no group has said it was behind the attack.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The findings also provide a valuable reference point for improving quantum chemical models of phosphate-based molecules.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
With the 67-72 reference, he’s describing the price of the Blue Owl public funds in cents on the dollar.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“May I ask what this is in reference to?”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
Vocabulary lists containing reference
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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