Example Sentences

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"We weren't talking to banks to get a $20-billion loan, we were talking to the United States ... and two other countries," Caputo said, clarifying that this is what Bessent had been referring to.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

The White House later clarified that the government would comply with the court order and said the president had been referring to future uses of the fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

But the minister later said he had been referring to what he had seen on a recent visit to Border Security Command in Dover.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

When she asked him if he had been referring to Carroll when he said in June 2019 that people who make false accusations of rape should “pay dearly,” he said yes, smiling slightly.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2024

Most likely, Trey had been referring to our close friendship.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith