referring

Example Sentences

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The defense fell flat as angry gamers began referring to the company as “Slopvidia” across various social-media platforms.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Afterward, he told Iranian media outlets that his job was “antisanction operations” and cast himself as an “economic Basij soldier,” referring to the IRGC’s voluntary militia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“It all began on March 13, 1938,” he said, referring to the iconic news program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Starbucks Korea's chief executive has been sacked over a campaign perceived as referring to a bloody historical incident.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Benito Viñes,” she said, referring to the priest whose photograph hung above the supercomputer back at the FARM.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti