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as in specifies
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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as in goes (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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Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026 -
The act specifies Florida Forever as the state’s primary land protection program to build the corridor.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the past, prosecutions of parents were typically seen in truancy cases since the law specifically mentions their liability, said Lawrence Rosenthal, a law professor at Chapman University.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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We're prevented from trading stocks that Jim Cramer mentions on CNBC TV for 72 hours.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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These companies typically review your tax balance, IRS notices and filing history, then communicate with the IRS on your behalf.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But Federal Register notices announcing the terminations said country conditions had sufficiently improved.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In practice, the CRTC routinely consults stakeholders on policy matters although the adequacy and meaningfulness of efforts to consult the general public is often contested by scholars and civil society practitioners.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Yet Silicon Valley consults the Catholic Church much more often than other religious institutions.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Greer cites the president’s trade and investment deals with various countries as evidence that the tariffs have allowed the US to extract significant concessions from its trading partners.—
Alex Durante,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit cites studies that toxic contaminants in the herbicide have led to higher rates of birth defects in children of these veterans compared to the general population.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hotel security footage captured Secret Service officers drawing their weapons moments later, and a subsequent clip indicates that the intruder was captured before reaching a staircase leading down to the event.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sorsby further contends the timing of his NIL payments indicates he was paid to play football and not for use of his NIL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ravanetti notes that this system has operated for more than a century and the bank has never lost a single euro on these loans.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Larry notes that the look is a departure for Dannielynn.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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If a company guarantees results or quotes a price before reviewing your financial situation, that’s a major red flag.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then, Greg quotes some of Tommy’s writing back to him, which, for a writer, is right up there with seeing your work in print.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Refers (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refers%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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