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referencing

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In its series finale in late June, the show paid tribute to Reiner with a line of dialogue referencing his 1987 classic “The Princess Bride.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

That includes referencing highly specific context on your financial situation, account numbers or login information.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

It joins the legion of startups with a name referencing The Lord of the Rings—in Elvish, Mirendil roughly means “friend of precious things.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

"It is clear that our world is facing a Tale of Two Crises," Guterres said, referencing the 19th century British writer Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities".

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

My first sighting is in a news story referencing the Dark Days.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins