I wouldn't use them as point of reference for what we can «look forward to» in future windows. (justarsenal.com)
Many of these provisions speak merely in broad terms, but they still serve as points of reference for state and local governments charged with establishing and maintaining public schools. (educationnext.org)
The better point of reference in the case would be perhaps to have insisted, yes, and write it down that the buyer rejected the advice: to get their own inspector. (remonline.com)