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reference

[ref-er-uhns, ref-ruhns] / ˈrɛf ər əns, ˈrɛf rəns /


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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STRONGEST


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Kelly says that for model-training purposes, any reference to a patient’s identity is removed, and that it is compliant with HIPAA, the federal patient-data protection law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

She then gave the courier a safe word provided by the scammers and passed over her bank cards in an envelope with the fake crime reference number.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Using Amazon sales from August 2023 as a reference point, they calculated that approximately 1.55 trillion microplastic fibers could be released each month.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

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

“We jumped into the pit. I now realize that’s a reference to the Elders Proverb that says, ‘Leap into the unknown to find your way.’

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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