was referencing
- past progressive of reference.
Example Sentences
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It didn’t even matter that Lalas was referencing a first-half exchange between Ian Darke and Landon Donovan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
He was referencing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ending in May 2026 after 33 years on air, in a surprise announcement from CBS in July.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025
Kennedy, of course, was referencing the slogan “believe women,” which advocates for victims of sexual violence crafted to reflect the studies that show over 90% of rape allegations are true.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025
And he was referencing that scene of Princess Leia.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2024
He was referencing Ray’s job as a Schwan’s man, delivering frozen foods across the plains of eastern Montana.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
