Sentence examples for welcome reference from inspiring English sources

In a chapter devoted to this history, the panel makes extensive and welcome reference to the 1976 report of the Church Committee, which uncovered many abuses by the N.S.A., the C.I.A., and the F.B.I.

In his acceptance speech after winning the election late last night, President Obama articulated many of the goals he'll pursue in a second term, including a rare and welcome reference to the risks posed by global warming: We want our children to live in an America that isn't burdened by debt, that isn't weakened up by inequality, that isn't threatened by the destructive power of a warming planet.

The format now has this warm, nostalgic charm that fits the lo-fi, throwback aesthetic that is a welcome reference.

In a welcome reference to the havoc and insecurity this prolonged probe unleashed, allegedly in the name of law and order, the hit film "Julie and Julia" depicted chef Julia Child's husband Paul being recalled from his foreign service post in Paris in the 1950s to face a stateside inquiry into whether he was homosexual.

Judge Woolsey does not, however welcome references to the case.

The Australian influx has brought new life and welcome references to ancient AFL sociopaths (can there be too many of those?).

I came away feeling that if I wasn't already a Liberal Democrat, Nick's welcome references to sticking to our own values and beliefs may have been a tad confusing.

"The commission would welcome a reference from the government to report on these issues in more detail".

I have appreciated your recent columns on the warning flags the debt markets are hoisting, but this one was particularly welcome in reference to stocks.

John Hoeven of North Dakota (Theme: The New Economy) opened with a welcome historical reference to his last formal speech "a few days after getting butted in the head by a horse at the Taylor Horse Fest".

Walker attributed the episode's origin as an allusion to other prominent alternate history works, such as It's a Wonderful Life and Sliding Doors, and applauded the mention of the Trickster as an "unexpected but welcome cross-franchise reference".