reference

Example Sentences

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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

Today’s lawmakers looking for a frame of reference may want to read up on the efforts to regulate a questionable trading platform of an earlier era, the “bucket shop.”

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The amount of lead found in the dino nuggets could be as much as five times higher than the reference level for children, officials warn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“Hurt people hurt people,” I’ve heard him say, especially in reference to his own parents.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day