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“It’s all part of the same general pick up in risk assets today,” ADM Investor Services chief economist Marc Ostwald told Barron’s in an interview, with reference to gains in stock futures early Tuesday.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
So it's not hard to see why the new BBC drama has been dubbed by reviewers as the "Scouse Sopranos" - with reference to the acclaimed US mafia boss Tony and his equally conflicting set-up.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025
Fibre-optic lighting built into the system intuitively indicates the angulation error with reference to the planned trajectory.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2024
It's for this reason that no claims can be legally made in Europe about foods which help make you feel fuller for longer with reference to weight loss.
From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023
“A detailed analysis of the way the planetary movements in the coming month will affect you, with reference to your personal chart,” she snapped, sounding much more like Professor McGonagall than her usual airy-fairy self.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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