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The German jersey had the name "Trump" emblazoned on the back along with the number 47, in reference to his status as the 47th president of the United States.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
They called the phenomenon El Niño, Spanish for "the boy," in reference to the birth of baby Jesus.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
“The escalated military action by the U.S. is likely to either tighten supplies further or open the strait quicker,” Dennis Kissler of BOK Financial says in reference to the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“There was a columnist … who documented in depth the situation at MacArthur Park,” Bob wrote in reference to me.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
There was no position in reference to matter or objects; not the recognition of surfaces; the senses themselves collapsed and abrogated their wonted distinctions; and the body was left aware but bereft.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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