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as in to mention
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
cited a number of similar instances of people surviving plane crashes
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Recent Examples of cite
According to an April survey by marketing platform Omnisend, 53% of respondents cited steep discounts as their primary motivation for shopping Prime Day.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The mayor cited the artist's history of antisemitic comments as the reason for her opposition.
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Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Toward that end, exit data from PostTrak indicated 60 percent of Disclosure Day’s opening-weekend attendees were over the age of 35, with 55 percent specifically citing Spielberg as their primary reason for showing up.
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Chris Lee,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Medical debt is often cited as a leading reason for bankruptcy, the state officials said.
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Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The mayor cited the artist's history of antisemitic comments as the reason for her opposition.
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Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Toward that end, exit data from PostTrak indicated 60 percent of Disclosure Day’s opening-weekend attendees were over the age of 35, with 55 percent specifically citing Spielberg as their primary reason for showing up.
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Chris Lee,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Medical debt is often cited as a leading reason for bankruptcy, the state officials said.
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Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cite
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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Daeron has not yet appeared in House of the Dragon but is mentioned in the second season’s sixth episode when Alicent asks her brother Gwayne (Freddie Fox) how Daeron is doing in Oldtown.
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Ablakwa did not specify the specific types of artifacts, nor where they are currently being held.
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There is no difference specified under the law.
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Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
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Anyone with information or footage can call the police on 101, quoting reference 01/7736458/26, or reach out anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
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Some of you may notice that income streams are shifting, checks are being delayed or there are confusing charges on your accounts.
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A number of lawmakers however did not vote on the bill, a quieter form of skepticism, and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon noted to reporters that both bills passed via slim margins of approval.
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Miranda noted that two recent incidents drew scrutiny, which both involved dogs deemed a danger to others that were euthanized.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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