reference
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The commercial included a reference to Paxton’s recently disclosed net worth.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
One individual also came dressed as a courgette, a reference to Internet Girl's so-weird-it-almost-works refrain, "Eat zucchini".
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
It went on to become the world's reference library for AI, today hosting more than two million models and counting 18 million users.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The federal agent claimed the reference to elections showed “intent to participate in the election process.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
It's a reference book given to me by my sister Amy, and it's full of useful information.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
Still, references to dark chapters of his decades in absolute power are tightly censored in public discourse.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Our references were “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” and ’80s “Phantom of the Opera.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Kuo says the companies’ repeated references to “rack-scale” systems signal MediaTek’s shift beyond chip design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
When you ask, highlight any information that shows your value as a renter, such as a history of on-time rent payments, a good credit score or references from past landlords.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
There were no direct references to New York that I could see.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
At a launch event in New York, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth referenced benefiting from criticism Snap had faced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
A partial paper vetting record exists for Greer and the caution is referenced.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
One Sonoma winery referenced in the report said Canada made up about 85% of its international sales and called the boycotts “devastating.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The superyacht referenced is not owned by the Tates and they were paid to promote it, the submission says.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The italicized language in the description of the referenced text exchange is paraphrased, not directly quoted.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
“I respect the fact that you recanted everything you said,” he told Cohen, referencing his former fixer’s recent criticisms of Bragg and James.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
“No one wants to play with me anymore!” he joked, seemingly referencing Toy Story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Daily Mirror calls Tice a "wine buffoon" in its headline, referencing his comments on the deadly heatwaves being good for English wine production.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Burnham -- who took power last month -- has faced some criticism for not directly referencing climate change sooner, as Britain has grappled for weeks with widespread drought, extreme heat and wildfires.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
He was referencing her real life—indirectly, to an extent, though everyone knew the subtext.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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