Example Sentences

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Likewise, McCarthy might have been referencing false reports that public schools in Virginia’s Loudoun County had banned the books of Dr. Seuss, which they had not.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2021

“Myself and a lot of other college students at different colleges have been referencing that tool kit,” Ms. Tallapragada said.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2020

As stimulus packages and bailouts are discussed, lawmakers have been referencing covid-19’s crushing impact on airlines, restaurants and the cruise industry.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2020

Eric may have been referencing the fact that the crowd broke into “USA” chants when the American heavyweight Derrick Lewis beat his Bulgarian opponent.

From The Guardian • Nov. 3, 2019

It last happened in 1989, the one we have been referencing as they kept marching through.

From Washington Times • Jan. 31, 2017