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The phrase "makes a reference to" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to mention or allude to something. Example: The professor's lecture made a reference to famous historical events, such as the French Revolution and World War II.
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In the episode "Life Serial", the fifth episode of the sixth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Warren Mears Adam Buschh) makes a reference to the episode, referring to the entry as the one "where the bank kept exploding".
Then someone makes a reference to his age.
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He says, 'My cuisine makes a reference to El Bulli.' I am very content with him".
"It's ironic that he makes a reference to my time in the Armoured Corps.
But then he makes a reference to the day ahead, symbolizing rebirth and hope.
In her Facebook video, Thom makes a reference to trying to regain the respect of "these people" in radio.
When the Black Hills cops give him a chance to make a call, he makes a reference to phoning "Mr.
It makes a reference to Mr. Maduro as "the backup in charge of making the disaster worse".
It is unclear exactly when the video was filmed, but the killer makes a reference to recent US bombings in Iraq, including in Amerli and the Mosul Dam.
And so when he later makes a reference to "poky" shops it's not a remark by someone who hasn't been inside one.
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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.
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