1
as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt
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2
as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam
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One person was taken to a local hospital with injuries, according to Illinois State Police, who did not specify whether this person was in the truck or the car.—
Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026 -
The commission also specifies that these tools must be made available free of charge.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tom Brady, LeBron James and Lindsey Vonn were mentioned by Felix during the interview.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Suzuki himself mentioned after Game 2 that his line will need to produce at five-on-five for the Canadiens to have a chance to win the series.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Anyone experiencing persistent bad breath or unusual digestive symptoms while taking a GLP-1 medication should consult a doctor for evaluation and recommended next steps.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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To prevent any industry lobbying against it, RAINN consulted with tech companies when drafting the law, 19th News reported.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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The ladder shifted down, and barely anyone noticed — because the absolute numbers kept going up.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Plastic surgeons on both coasts have noticed a surge in male patients coming in for procedures, including liposuction, in preparation for the summer swimsuit season.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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In April 2025, the State Department upgraded El Salvador’s travel advisory to its highest level, citing a drop in violent crimes and murders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hector DelaTorres, another planning board member, cited the other tall buildings that are either under construction nearby or already standing.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Court filings from separate litigation indicate Khiell Dukes is Dukes’ brother and Ramsey is the rapper’s half-brother.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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This strategic move is backed by internal DressX’s own data, which indicates that users who engage with virtual try-on features see a tenfold increase in conversion rates compared to those who do not.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Deborah Courtney drove more than two hours from from Jacksonville and noted that all citizen speakers expressed opposition.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The spokesperson noted that the pilot had completed all mandatory medical examinations in compliance with regulatory requirements and held a Class I medical certification.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to May, quotes readers!—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Refer (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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