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
Board members Joni Shaw Smith and Chelsea Kelly referred questions to the communications office, which confirmed that Keller uses an at-large election system.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Both parties have three months to refer the case to the European court’s Grand Chamber, which can consider the case for a final judgment.
—Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The staff for Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond, who represents Arden Arcade and other areas, referred questions to the county’s code enforcement department.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
While an inspector general lacks prosecutorial power, IGs can identify possible criminal behavior and refer it for prosecution.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Both parties have three months to refer the case to the European court’s Grand Chamber, which can consider the case for a final judgment.
—Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The staff for Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond, who represents Arden Arcade and other areas, referred questions to the county’s code enforcement department.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
While an inspector general lacks prosecutorial power, IGs can identify possible criminal behavior and refer it for prosecution.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2025
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The 30% promo also applies to Mexico City and Cancún, The carrier transported more than 1.2 million passengers in 2024 and expects that to increase to 1.7 million in 2025.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Also, keep in mind that rock salt is more likely to damage plants when it’s applied in late winter. 4.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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There will be new storylines in Season 3 that don’t relate at all to anything in Season 2.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some 2,500 miles across the country — on the southwest coast of California — a 22-year-old college athlete could relate.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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On January 28, the FDA announced a recall pertaining to La Fiesta Food Products LLC unseasoned breadcrumbs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ahead of the Hornets-Pelicans game, several sportsbooks removed bets pertaining to Rozier, which was noted by avid bettors on social media.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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