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as in mentioned
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in noted
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 cited
But Morath has cited the district’s overall below-average performance on the STAAR exams, which will need to improve before the state will return local control.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Shen cited environmental pollution and cost of living concerns as the driving forces behind the movement.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Examples cited include students using inefficient workarounds for simple tasks, such as manually spacing text instead of using formatting tools.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The pilot was not cited because Olathe police do not have the authority to investigate and enforce FAA regulations, Moncayo said.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Both publications cited a Kuwaiti state news agency that in turn cited the Kuwait Petroleum Company.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The Maryland case often is cited as justification for an expansion of DNA collection.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Studies have cited cost as one of the reasons many people aren’t able to continue taking GLP-1s.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Mar. 2026
The agency’s report has been kept private, but attorneys have cited snippets in other public filings that say the results were inconclusive.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Shen cited environmental pollution and cost of living concerns as the driving forces behind the movement.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Examples cited include students using inefficient workarounds for simple tasks, such as manually spacing text instead of using formatting tools.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The pilot was not cited because Olathe police do not have the authority to investigate and enforce FAA regulations, Moncayo said.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Both publications cited a Kuwaiti state news agency that in turn cited the Kuwait Petroleum Company.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The Maryland case often is cited as justification for an expansion of DNA collection.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Studies have cited cost as one of the reasons many people aren’t able to continue taking GLP-1s.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Mar. 2026
The agency’s report has been kept private, but attorneys have cited snippets in other public filings that say the results were inconclusive.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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When the investigator asked for a spreadsheet documenting removals, mentioned in testimony by several supervisors, the agency’s then-adult protection director in Miami emailed a copy.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The first time burritos were mentioned was around 1895, Noe Alcala, executive chef of Lucia Mexican Grill at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, told USA TODAY.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Paddack noted how Sandy Alcantara came to him in the dugout and gave him words of encouragement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dieppa noted that about 17 million cars pass through Chamblee every month.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Leaders from Intuit, Salesforce, Box, and others have all been quoted defending the role of SaaS in the emerging universe of AI.—
Leagh Turner,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Neither the email nor the announcement on the clinic’s website specified why the Fertility Center of Orlando was closing or whether McNichol would be among the employees continuing to provide care.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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An intimate concert by Sir Paul McCartney in Los Angeles has captured fans’ attention after an online post highlighted just how many high-profile celebrities were packed into the same room—and what some fans noticed beyond the music itself.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Military officials have indicated the demolitions will continue across the border zone.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two days later, a GI study indicated gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly eosinophilic esophagitis.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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