as in to refer (to)
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The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026 -
Obviously, there are a bunch of additional considerations that could significantly alter this story, and the researchers mention a few.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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“Allude (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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