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"was in reference to" is correct and usable in written English.
It is an idiomatic phrase used to indicate that something has been said in response to or in reference to something else previously mentioned. For example, "She told him that he was being too hard on himself, which was in reference to the long hours he had been working lately."
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This first was in reference to his confession.
The last was in reference to his former job as a pest controller.
The comment was in reference to an infamous story run by The Sun in 1986.
YOU: I think the last time I heard it was in reference to Jean Harris.
Man, I hope that was in reference to the old guy, not me.
This was in reference to Alba's newfound steeliness in the role of Nancy Callahan.
(The latter statement was in reference to his refusal to support a 2007 immigration bill).
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This is in reference to whether referencing implies agreement.
My question is in reference to gravitational lensing.
Carter's most intriguing comments, though, were in reference to Mike Piazza, the Mets' catcher.
(Their name is in reference to the vertical position the riders attempt while pulling off wheelies).
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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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