referred to

Example Sentences

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News reports referred to his “Midas touch” in business and noticed when it “tarnished.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

He once greeted former President Barack Obama in his socks, he was known to walk the halls of Downing Street in shorts and he referred to Cameron as "Dave".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Those who have been referred to federal authorities this year include former New York Congressman George Santos and accounts linked to military spouses, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Several of Trump’s more modest initiatives, referred to by the administration as beautification projects, are complete or well underway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Inside the NKVD, the group was referred to as "the Magnificent Five."

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau