as in to apply
to have a relation or connection
I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation
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Recent Examples of refer
The club referred five Season for Caring individuals there who failed the Lions Club vision screening.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Kramer, 41, responded, referring toYellowstone’s creator.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo on Tuesday referred attorneys Eric Multhaup and Clifford Gardner to the State Bar of California for investigation, and P.I. Lynda Larsen to the state Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Around this time, according to court records, hospital administrators worried that Weiner’s pay could draw scrutiny from federal regulators for a violation of the Stark Law, which prohibits physicians who bill Medicare and Medicaid from referring patients in ways that enrich themselves.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Kramer, 41, responded, referring toYellowstone’s creator.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo on Tuesday referred attorneys Eric Multhaup and Clifford Gardner to the State Bar of California for investigation, and P.I. Lynda Larsen to the state Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Around this time, according to court records, hospital administrators worried that Weiner’s pay could draw scrutiny from federal regulators for a violation of the Stark Law, which prohibits physicians who bill Medicare and Medicaid from referring patients in ways that enrich themselves.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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The qualities that make a region attractive for visitors also apply to businesses and workforce relocators: a high quality of life, affordability, cultural and entertainment options, safety, cleanliness, accessibility and ease of transportation, among others.Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The black paint was applied and intended to wear and chip, slowly revealing the gold case underneath.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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The two incidents are not believed to be related, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer is a senior reporter at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Inauguration Day in America and the return of Donald Trump to the White House could bring significant U.S. policy changes, not only in Ukraine but on issues pertaining to European security broadly.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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This article was updated at 8:45 p.m. on Dec. 19 to include statements from federal officials and information pertaining to the affidavit.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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