referred to
Example Sentences
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Legal experts deemed the suit frivolous, and Colbert referred to the settlement as a “big fat bribe.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
With regard to oil, he referred to major crises of the past few decades, such as the 1973 Arab oil embargo that hit the U.S., causing prices to almost quadruple and stay there for years.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
That car is already being referred to as the "electric Fiesta" in automotive circles.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
CEO Niccolo de Masi famously referred to the company as the “Nvidia player” of quantum.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
High school seniors now solely referred to me as "Little Sami," and I wore the nickname like a badge of honor.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
