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Used with verbs:
"
She often makes references to her former boss."
(makes)
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The report contains a reference to a specific incident."
(contains, has, includes)
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I need three references on the application."
(need, gave, provided, wrote)
"
The job asks for at least two references."
(asks for)
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I need to check his references."
(check, contact)
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He cited ten references for his research paper."
(cited, gave, quoted)
Used with nouns:
"
This is a great reference book for your report."
(book, guide, source, tool, library)
"
You can find it in the reference section of the school library."
(section)
Used with adjectives:
"
He made a passing reference to religion in his speech."
(passing, brief, general, particular, special, specific, direct)
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In his lectures, he makes frequent references to his political views."
(frequent, repeated, constant, obvious, clear)
"
She was a good character reference."
(character)
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She gave me a good reference for this job."
(good, glowing, excellent, bad, written)
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Use this book for further reference."
(further, future, easy, quick)
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He used several online references."
(online, literary, biblical)
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This book is an excellent reference for medical terms."
(excellent, good, great, useful, essential, comprehensive, general, standard)
Used with prepositions:
"
He made a reference to his political views in class."
(to)
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Keep a copy for your future reference."
(for)
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Will you be a character reference for me?"
(for)
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I need a reference from your previous employer."
(from)
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I am calling in reference to your application."
(in)
