reference
Example Sentences
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They named the band Xcomm, a reference from the “John Wick” film franchise.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The stars are cashing in with Instagram ads for Uber Eats, Sonic and Sephora that cannily reference the scandal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Most people in the industry reference estimates from Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Scientists, thinkers, whoever can expand his frame of reference.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“The Italian stallion,” he chorded, a dual reference to the heritage of our new neighbor, Marcellus DiAngelo, and his obsession with physical fitness.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
Vocabulary lists containing reference
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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