make mention of

idiom

: to talk about, write about, or refer to (something or someone) especially in a brief way : to mention
She made mention of their contributions.

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“Make mention of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20mention%20of. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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