referred to

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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

He claims his studio jokingly referred to the piece internally as the “golden calf” from the beginning, a reference critics online quickly seized upon after the statue’s unveiling.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Five times over two days, Trump referred to Xi as his friend, taking every public opportunity to offer his compliments and pats on the back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

He said the researchers referred to the nagatitan as "the last titan" of Thailand, because the fossils were found in the country's youngest dinosaur-bearing rock formation.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

For the workers he referred to as “my people,” Erwin built a huge auditorium where they attended concerts and plays, movies and flower shows.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson