Sentence examples for were a reference to from inspiring English sources

"People said the all-black clothes were a reference to Hiroshima," she said.

His comments were a reference to the U.S. policy of not talking to the PLO.

Her remarks were a reference to the disputed Democratic primary in the 13th Congressional district.

One critic suggested that the bagels, arranged in the manner of a formal French parterre, were a reference to upper-class anti-Semitism.

It is not clear whether these intercepted messages, which were spoken in Arabic, were a reference to the impending attacks.

His comments were a reference to suggestions in the German media that trade deals played a part in Germany securing the 2006 World Cup and the FA's decision to pay for a Concacaf dinner in the Caribbean.

This is a reference to my work.

Coniacian is a reference to Cognac.

This was a reference to WikiLeaks.

(That's a reference to Ukip).

(There was a reference to Dick Cheney).