Etymology
Origin of referral
Example Sentences
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"If that is the case, we've said we are prepared to use our powers of initiative to independently investigate in the absence of formal referrals," she added.
From BBC
Teachers were responsible for the highest proportion of referrals, with the "no ideology" category now accounting for the largest proportion of referrals, at 56%.
From BBC
Barnardo's, the charity, said shifting the way support is given from vouchers, food bank referrals and emergency food parcels to cash payments will aid millions who are currently dependent on government and council-funded help.
From BBC
“It’s good to see my criminal referral working in real time,” Laura said in a post on X.
From Salon
People can earn a $250 referral bonus by getting others to sign on with Mercor, contributing to a flood of job postings on LinkedIn and speculation that the whole thing must be a scam.
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