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reference

Definition for reference

noun as in testimonial of good character

noun as in printed matter with information

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The many emails between the men are also sprinkled with casual references to other political luminaries—as well as burner phones.

This referenced a disabled character from satire series South Park, who uses a wheelchair and can only shout his own name, usually loudly and uncontrollably.

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He says in more recent times, the term has also been used affectionately of someone considered a bogan or even in reference to oneself such as the term "inner bogan".

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Then, in what appears to be a reference to Theresa May, the embattled UK prime minister at the time, he added: "The guys are trying to move on. may today / tomorrow…"

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For example, if an asset has an ironic pet reference in the name, it might not be an investment.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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