referring

Example Sentences

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Referring to his tech plan’s restrictions on social media for youth, she said, “I don’t think of that as scratching my back.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Referring to Chris Cox, Meta’s chief product officer, Zuckerberg said, “So, like, Chris and I have been talking about ‘all right, well can we build 50 new apps?’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Referring to South Korean media reports that cast a positive light on Kim Yo Jong's comments about Lee, the official said such a stance was "nonsense".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Referring to the Easter story of Christ's resurrection, three days after he was nailed to the cross, he said Jesus had been "entirely nonviolent" in the face of suffering.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Referring to Marie, he said, “She’s stunning, and I’d even say charming.”

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus