reference
Example Sentences
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has likened Israel to a Sparta of the Middle East—a reference to the long-gone warrior nation.
Commanders and commentators may reference ancient texts, such as the Book of Ezekiel, which prophesied a war against the biblical kingdom of Israel, or the Book of Revelation.
From Salon
There were plenty of references to that ambition, not least because the party wants to solidify its base and win back pro-independence voters who have drifted elsewhere.
From BBC
The attorneys on Thursday referenced a new report from LAist that detailed concerns from a whistleblower about who was in charge of the county’s emergency operation center, or EOC, the night of the fire.
From Los Angeles Times
"The whole weekend we've been off. The car is completely undriveable. I cannot even put a bit of a reference in. Every lap is like survival."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
