reference
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Most people in the industry reference estimates from Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Under the first, he wrote RICO, a reference to the racketeering law.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The staff presentation did reference YouTube as being blocked by default but accessible by teachers for instructional purposes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
He told Putin that a complete end to the war in Iran was of "utmost urgency", while making no reference to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
I used a generic photograph of q mallard for reference, but Uncle Phil doesn’t need to know that.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
Vocabulary lists containing reference
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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