in reference to
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Asked if we had stepped back from the "abyss" cited by both Lockhart and a High Court Judge in reference to last week's court proceedings, Lockhart was firm that no progress had yet been made.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Birds” was in reference to the Philadelphia Eagles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“I have asymmetric information. I am the house now,” he said on Tuesday, in reference to the recent intervention in the yen, adding: “You can bet against me if you want.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
Tellingly, my mom has not said it in reference to our deportation.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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