in reference to

phrase

formal
: about or concerning (something or someone) : in relation to
I am writing in reference to your recent letter.

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Matsui said, in reference to Vang’s series of community sessions to garner feedback from residents about the project. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The term Pretendian hunter has proliferated online in reference to groups like TAAF. — Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 That was in reference to Alabama men’s basketball player Charles Bediako’s failed attempt to sue his way back into college hoops. — Justin Williams, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Ossoff comment was in reference to Trump aide Natalie Harp, who does not have a public facing official title. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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