Example Sentences

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Taiwan's military has been "referencing" the experience of Ukraine in being able to leverage fighting on home soil and has already been incorporating "asymmetric warfare" into its own planning, the ministry added.

From Reuters • Mar. 10, 2022

“Street culture has been referencing the counterculture for a few years now,” said Josh Peskowitz, Moda Operandi’s men’s fashion director.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2019

Only one name popped into my head while listening to "★" — the artist Bowie has been referencing for his entire career as an inspiration: Scott Walker.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2016

He has been referencing "Saturday Night Fever" while promoting the movie, and the comparison is useful for pointing out the shortcomings of "We Are Your Friends."

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2015

Wall has been referencing the need to avoid an 0-41 ignominy since early December, back when the road record was a mere 0-9.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2011