in reference to
idiom
formal
: about or concerning (something or someone) : in relation to
I am writing in reference to your recent letter.
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According to affidavits filed in Ouachita County District Court, on Sept. 6, 2022, shortly before 9:30 p.m., Camden Police officers were called to the residence on John Street in reference to shots fired.
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Gael Langdon, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2025
Kids also use the phrase in reference to NBA player LaMelo Ball, who stands 6 foot 7 inches tall.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025
The White House did not immediately respond to The Hill’s request for comment on demonstrations but did make a Saturday post online in reference to Abrego Garcia.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
The president’s claims may have been in reference to a drop in the wholesale price of eggs, but that has yet to be reflected in their grocery store price tags.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Gael Langdon, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2025
Kids also use the phrase in reference to NBA player LaMelo Ball, who stands 6 foot 7 inches tall.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025
The White House did not immediately respond to The Hill’s request for comment on demonstrations but did make a Saturday post online in reference to Abrego Garcia.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
The president’s claims may have been in reference to a drop in the wholesale price of eggs, but that has yet to be reflected in their grocery store price tags.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in reference to
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“In reference to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reference%20to. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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