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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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