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in reference to

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in reference to someone or something

 and with reference to someone or something concerning or about someone or something;

in connection with someone or something. What shall we do in reference to Bill and his problem? With reference to what problem?

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in reference to something

(slightly formal)

mentioning or talking about something The author made the statement in reference to Silverman's latest book. She says the use of the word “repatriate” in reference to Quebec is historically inaccurate.

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