How to Use allude to in a Sentence
allude to
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So much so that they are alluded to in one of the newest Oscar rule changes.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 June 2026
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The new wave of wealth wants to invest with new purpose, as Donovan alludes to.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 July 2026
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Agathe alludes to some childhood trauma, of which her mother is perhaps the cause.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
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But what caught my attention was a brief line in the book alluding to what the episode had been like for Cox.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
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Weber also alluded to some challenging times for the city over the past few years.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Kekäläinen alluded to some more changes in the front office that could be announced in the coming days.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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As Brooks alluded to, the takeaways have been a mainstay since the start of training camp.
—Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
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Fed Chair Warsh did allude to this in his Jackson Hole speech last month.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
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But Griswold alluded to the attack on stage.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
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As Irvin alluded to, the numbers certainly bear that out.
—Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
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His concerns allude to amendments made in the final days of the legislative session.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
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As Webster alluded to, the Raptors have all of their future first-round picks.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 26 June 2026
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Several teammates alluded to his ability to keep things loose in the bullpen.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
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This new space contrasts a bright, vivid backdrop with dark furnishings, alluding to the brand’s edgy, crisp designs.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
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De Zerbi alluded to this on Thursday.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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As Jackson alluded to, the biggest change in practice – outside the lack of ones or sevens – was the flow.
—Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
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Though the father’s novels are alluded to at length, their content is never fully revealed.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
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Kennedy alluded to a pair of observational studies published more than a decade ago.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
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Trump appeared to allude to a blurry divide between factions within Iran last week.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Hoyer has also alluded to the eye test of how the club is performing, player health and where the roster can get better.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 July 2026
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Poles recently alluded to the goal of getting a deal done before games begin, to avoid distractions.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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As Boone alluded to, the Yankees are missing some other heavy hitters.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
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As Schlittler and Chisholm alluded to, Bellinger hasn’t just been an asset on offense.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
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The film is adorned with musical and aesthetic touches that allude to an idealized past of knights, princesses, kings and queens.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
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As Boone alluded to, Chisholm is only three games removed from an IL stint for a sprained thumb.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
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One of the interesting things that Earle alluded to was how fake social media was.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
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Earle alluded to the situation with a video of her pole dancing on April 19.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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The timeline for any announcement remains fluid as the league works through the many options Kasten alluded to last week.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Liz is furious at Kelsey for … alluding to the rumors that Liz was also alluding to?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
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Even the dazzling string lights take the shape of mushroom clouds, alluding to nuclear testing in the Pacific.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
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