How to Use in reference to in a Sentence
in reference to
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And the Supreme Court now has it, at least in reference to the Colorado case.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2023
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Zephyr spoke up in reference to the body's opening prayer.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2023
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Zephyr spoke up in reference to the body’s opening prayer.
—Amy Beth Hanson and Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2023
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Rogers then said his remark last week was in reference to that.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2024
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The prosecutor argued that the post was in reference to the shootings, as one of the victims was shot in the eye.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
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The line is in reference to an audio of hers that went viral on TikTok.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
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This is in reference to the same scene in the 2004 version in which Lohan’s Cady also faces a sudden-death round.
—Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2024
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Brady, who played with Hernandez for three seasons, made a quip in reference to the Lloyd killing.
—Christopher Brito, CBS News, 7 May 2024
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The Algonquins called it the thunder moon in reference to the many thunderstorms in the Northeast in the summer.
—Jon Brown, Fox News, 2 July 2023
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This isn't the first time Cohen has joked about threesomes in reference to Cooper.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
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This is in reference to Brian's suicide note, which was found in his backpack next to his body.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2023
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The tweet was in reference to when Pennywell fell asleep on the show while her now-husband Brett Brown confessed his love for her.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2023
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The print could be set to match her serpent theme, or in reference to Bryan Fury, also from Tekken, fans speculate.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 10 May 2024
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But the single’s nostalgic title isn’t the only Easter Egg in reference to the 2004 film.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
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Joshua Evans in December 2020 – in reference to a Black person.
—Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Apr. 2023
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Ella Coleman, 16, was one of the thousands of guests at the Poguelandia fest, so named in reference to the Pogues, the show’s working-class crew of protagonists.
—Gary Coronado, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2023
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Keen observers also noticed that the actor—who plays the saga's new heroine, Lucy Gray—was wearing a thin gold ring in the shape of a snake, in reference to the film's title.
—Valentine Servant-Ulgu, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2023
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The quip was in reference to Jack Black, who also appeared on stage in colorful overalls.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2024
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The joke was in reference to Kimmel's repetitive gag on his late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
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The boys’ room is painted a blue-green shade, in reference to the nearby ocean, and there are various nods to maritime culture through the furniture.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
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The term originates in reference to the SWAT teams most often dispatched to handle the kinds of crimes reported by hoaxers.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Jan. 2024
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Should the term Brown in reference to Latines be completely shelved then given these sizeable issues?
—Gwen Aviles, refinery29.com, 20 July 2023
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There is, however, a manner in which the use of accuracy in reference to a watch is correct.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 24 June 2024
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Notably, Prince Harry wrote about Diaz in his memoir, Spare, in reference to rumors that the two dated.
—Town & Country, 16 May 2023
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Authorities said deputies were called to the home in reference to a harassment complaint.
—Joe Kottke, NBC News, 29 Apr. 2023
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The joke was in reference to Kimmel's repetitive gag on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023
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This is in reference to a secret closet full of toys that only the hotel's youngest guests are granted access to upon their arrival.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2023
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Caldwell said police received a call from a local business on July 6 in reference to a dead kitten found in the parking lot.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 12 July 2023
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There are now two recent posts on Gass’ account, one a throwback to an early acting gig in the movie Mannequin and one in reference to the Sydney incident.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2024
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This is in reference to the Sacramento and American rivers, which have their confluence in West Sacramento.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 18 July 2024
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