as in to refer (to)
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As mentioned over the weekend, this matchup between the Cavs and their former coach is more about Mitchell than anyone.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026 -
Per Hone’s data, 48% of survey respondents said a flexible schedule would be helpful to manage menopause symptoms, while 36% mentioned remote and hybrid work options specifically.—
Shirley Velasquez,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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“Allude (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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