Example Sentences

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And in the spirit of equality, we will be referring to a man in reference to his wife for once, rather than the other way around.

From The Guardian • Dec. 28, 2020

The Met have indicated that due to the complexity of the case they will be referring the matter to the National Crime Agency for investigation.

From BBC • May 29, 2019

It’s just that … most of them will be referring to Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz, who’s led his team to a league-best 10-1 record while posting a passer rating of 104.0.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2017

"We will be referring this matter to the Justice Department and to the SEC," Levin said at the briefing, though he did not elaborate.

From Reuters • Apr. 14, 2011

In another few years that man will be referring to Great Britain as "the old country."

From Your United States Impressions of a first visit by Bennett, Arnold