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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
At the same time, Hurlbut said young people are notably suspicious of AI and pointed out that this spring, several commencement speakers who cited the technology drew boos at graduation ceremonies in Arizona, Florida and Tennessee.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Investigators allege in court documents cited by WGN 9 that on the morning of the shooting, Eddie was seen in nearby security camera footage driving to the area where Kiara lived and walking to the back of her home.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The street preacher asks if someone could be cited if a transgender person is offended if they are misgendered by another person.
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Emily Holshouser
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Of all authors cited in political writings published by Americans between 1760 and 1805, none was more frequently mentioned.
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Robert A. Ballingall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Multiple people have been arrested and cited for vandalism, including Hearn, who was on a bike ride before he was arrested on June 19.
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Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
According to court documents reviewed by TMZ, Jean filed for divorce on June 3 in Nashville, and cited the same date as their date of separation.
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Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Management cited its recent formal launch of FedEx Life Science, which provides specialized transportation services for the health-care industry, where packages can be both time- and temperature-sensitive, as well as accelerating growth in artificial intelligence.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Vice Chair Rahul Patel cited an opinion from Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office, in which outside law firm GrayRobinson concluded that UF’s governance structure complies with state law.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Investigators allege in court documents cited by WGN 9 that on the morning of the shooting, Eddie was seen in nearby security camera footage driving to the area where Kiara lived and walking to the back of her home.
—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The street preacher asks if someone could be cited if a transgender person is offended if they are misgendered by another person.
—
Emily Holshouser
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Of all authors cited in political writings published by Americans between 1760 and 1805, none was more frequently mentioned.
—
Robert A. Ballingall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Multiple people have been arrested and cited for vandalism, including Hearn, who was on a bike ride before he was arrested on June 19.
—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
According to court documents reviewed by TMZ, Jean filed for divorce on June 3 in Nashville, and cited the same date as their date of separation.
—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Management cited its recent formal launch of FedEx Life Science, which provides specialized transportation services for the health-care industry, where packages can be both time- and temperature-sensitive, as well as accelerating growth in artificial intelligence.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Vice Chair Rahul Patel cited an opinion from Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office, in which outside law firm GrayRobinson concluded that UF’s governance structure complies with state law.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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Many passengers mentioned the Boy Scouts specifically as the ones helping them before first responders were able to get to the rural location.
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Atlanta has been mentioned in multiple reports as a team looking for upgrades in the offseason.
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Pittsburgh has put a focus on its cultural amenities and food scene, as well as in revitalizing its neighborhoods, the report noted.
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And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
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And as every dietitian quoted above stressed, no chewable, no matter how well-formulated, beats a plate of actual produce.
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The plan we were quoted is an exclusionary bumper-to-bumper plan for four years or 90,000 miles, including coverage for the battery for up to 96 months or 100,000 miles.
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The judge found the department overstepped its authority by adding criteria not specified by Congress, agreeing the rule would cause irreparable harm.
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The account is established for the benefit of the child specified.
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Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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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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Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
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