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am referring

  • present progressive
    of refer (1st person singular).
    refer
    verb (used with object)
    to direct for information or anything required.

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I am referring, of course, to the verdant lawn that he cares for like one of his children.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

I am referring to the Cyclically-Adjusted Price/Earnings ratio, or CAPE.

From MarketWatch Oct. 27, 2025

I am referring to addiction treatment, defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse as treatment designed to help people stop using, stay clean and get their lives back together.

From Seattle Times Oct. 23, 2022

James is basically saying, "I am talking about fair business practices in New York. If there is a tax issue, I am referring it over to the IRS."

From Salon Sep. 22, 2022

I am referring to something much simpler and much less fanciful.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin