in reference to

Idioms  

1. see in regard to.

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in reference to

Overlooked in his comments was an Easter egg hiding in plain sight: his use of “their” in reference to Air Force One.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

“Big Short” investor Michael Burry, wrote that he has feared any successor to Buffett would be “too old,” and have no patience for “the fat pitch,” in reference to Abel.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

Before the super-heavyweight bout Abdul told the BBC he wanted to become the new 'King of Scotland' - in reference to Amin declaring himself that name in 1976.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

“We don’t want a partial agreement. We want something that addresses those sectors as well,” said Carney, in reference to motor vehicles, metals and forest products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 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