reference
Example Sentences
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He referenced an emotional moment with his family in which he thanked his parents for never wavering.
Character references described Ogben, who denied the allegation, as an effective classroom teacher.
From BBC
Antioxidant activity was measured using Trolox, a water-soluble analog of vitamin E that serves as a reference standard.
From Science Daily
“It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now,” said freestyle skier Hunter Hess, who was referencing the ongoing federal immigration raids in Minnesota.
From Los Angeles Times
They go on tangents about Palmer introducing Whitehall to the 1997 film “Soul Food,” which Whitehall proceeded to reference on set.
From Los Angeles Times
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