referring

Example Sentences

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Speaking at Bernstein’s Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, CEO Michael Mahoney flagged “a declining usage of Watchman stand-alone procedures,” referring to Boston Scientific’s flagship heart implant.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Lynsey Paulo, a spokesperson for PG&E, declined to answer questions about the utility’s spending, referring The Times to the committee running anti-Steyer ads.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“At least, I hope they take the horse off that car,” he said, referring to the Ferrari logo of a rearing stallion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Erik Hagen, of the campaign group Western Sahara Resource Watch, says airlines referring to the territory as Morocco is both concerning and misleading.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“You need a cuento,” she says, referring to one of her tall tales.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera