reference

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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

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

It also said forces should narrow the circumstances in which they are logged on police databases - something that can generate a crime reference number.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He said it out loud on Thursday in reference to a peace agreement with Iran: “I’m the opposite of desperate. I don’t care.”

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The Music Makers, edited by Clive Unger-Hamilton, is an easy-to-read combination of history and reference book.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones