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Discover LudwigThe phrase "appears to refer" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when indicating that something seems to point to or mention a particular subject or concept, often in a context of interpretation or analysis.
Example: "The text is ambiguous, but it appears to refer to the events of the previous year."
Alternatives: "seems to indicate" or "seems to allude to".
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Yes, that name is more or less a Mad Men reference, and appears to refer to a janky advertising company run out of a suburban house.
Lord Rogers also appears to refer to Nick and Christian as the developers.
It appears to refer to the late Lord Rothermere's second wife, Maiko Lee, of Korean nationality.
The final message sent to Peppiatt, on Monday, also appears to refer to a lost voicemail.
The title appears to refer to people who were both calligraphers and painters or sculptors.
It appears to refer to terrorist leaders, a poorly defined category.
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The reference to Mr. Hussein appeared to refer to some of the tough policies adopted by Dr. Allawi in an effort to quell the insurgency and broaden his government's tenuous popular support.
That appeared to refer to worries that audit firms need the competencies of consultants.
The questioner appeared to refer to a domestic dispute in 2010, but no matter.
Mr. Obama did not mention Mrs. Clinton by name, but appeared to refer to her several times.
She was criticised for appearing to refer to Berdych's Czech nationality.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com