references

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The song's hiccupy beat, and zany references to jam roly poly and custard left Europe bewildered.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Coverage from the event highlighted patriotic imagery, Christian iconography and large displays combining crosses, American symbolism and references to the country’s founding.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The nods to the 1970s and 1980s were pronounced, as were the references to Tom Ford, who helmed the collections between 1994 and 2004 -- a period considered a golden age for the brand.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

In the Halo themed video, the Chargers made a couple references to the ongoing drama when revealing their Thanksgiving weekend game against the New England Patriots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In his play The Frogs, the conservative Aristophanes makes repeated sneering references to Euripides’ partiality for books.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro