references

Example Sentences

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During the nearly hourlong call, Regan spoke quickly and confidently, detailing his investment strategy and professional credentials—many of them fabricated—in a soothing voice flecked with humor and references to his faith in God.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Glassdoor data show a spike in anxiety among current job holders, both virtual and in-person, with reviews mentioning job insecurity jumping 63% over the past year and direct references to layoffs climbing by 29%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

Death hangs over the record and there are many references to the steady march of time, but for Ms. Orton the inevitability of the end electrifies the present.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

The 14-point MOU, signed last week by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, references to the IAEA, specifically on addressing the country's stockpile of enriched nuclear material.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

I’ve been able to recognize references to myself as L and Jakob as J but nothing else.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin