referring to
Example Sentences
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He was referring to what’s known as the taxable maximum for Social Security, which is set at $184,500 in 2026.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
In response to detailed questions, a spokesperson for America First Refining said, “The claims in this story are false,” but declined to specify what they were referring to.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
“That’s who’s endorsing Steve Hilton,” Becerra told reporters at a South Los Angeles food hall, referring to Trump.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate," Trump told Axios, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Herr Becker was referring to the Nazis’ claim that the riots were an unplanned uprising in retaliation for the murder of a high-ranking Nazi official by a Jew.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
