referring to
Example Sentences
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"I think we're building a beautiful ballroom on top of it, based on this picture," Trump noted, referring to his pet construction project which has been snarled by lawsuits.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
The applications are given first to a single justice, who decides if a case is worth referring to the full court.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026
“They’ve put a bad mark on the sport,” said Robert Wunderlich, a competitive bowler in Augusta, Ga. He runs a Facebook group called “Bowlero Sucks/Lucky Strike Sucks,” referring to the company’s previous name.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
“Geopolitical tension should drive safe-haven buying, but when it spikes oil, it stokes inflation, which pushes the Fed to tighten — and that’s gold’s kryptonite,” he said, referring to gold’s weakness.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
He was referring to a situation where you have more than one person in need of serious medical attention, but your resources are too limited to treat them both.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
