reference
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McCartney’s musical time machine eventually alights on “Salesman Saint,” a reference to his father, Jim Mac, who died in 1976.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
ITA Airways welcomed the deal, saying that coming under the Lufthansa fold would help it to consolidate its role as Italy’s reference carrier.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
For reference, only 18 U.S. companies, including Nvidia itself, have a market cap greater than $550 billion.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
“Without artwork that is specific in its reference to place, all the stations would look the same,” Yamamoto said, adding that she hopes the art will encourage riders to explore a neighborhood further.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Then again, ancient statues weren’t always a good reference.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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