referred to
Example Sentences
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He repeatedly referred to my husband and me as “you guys” and even “you guyses.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
His work has earned him several honours - including the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2018, often referred to as Asia's highest honour.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Colloquially, “very strong” El Niños have been referred to as “super” El Niños.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Conference, an annual meetup of the nation’s cultural power brokers that’s colloquially referred to as “billionaire sleepaway camp.”
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
“She does want to have your son referred to our community justice center and to have him engage in a restorative justice process. However, your son has to agree to participate.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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