reference

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The reference level of lead toxicity for children is 2.2 micrograms, according to the FDA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The reference to "straits" was to the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic shipping route off Iran's coast that Tehran has all but closed.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Her story comes as the terms of reference for the statutory independent inquiry into grooming gangs are published.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Schmid’s reference to inflation-fighting policy actions adds him to a short list of Fed officials who have hinted that an interest-rate increase could be called for if inflation remains stubborn or rises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He then added, “You walk funny”—a reference, perhaps, to Fischer’s athletic swagger from years of tennis, swimming, and basketball.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady