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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
Biden's Interior Department in 2024 had cited risks to caribou and fish populations that dozens of native communities rely on for subsistence.
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Reuters, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
In emails to Daugaard — and, in at least one case, internally — city officials cited uncertainty created by a looming budget deficit as one of the main reasons for the new marching orders.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
When asked whether the move was premature, Jeff Fleming, a spokesman for the mayor's office, cited state regulations.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
He was also cited for allegedly driving without a license, a registration and an insurance card, the records show.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In their announcement, Syracuse cited a Goldman Sachs appraisal that has the creator economy approaching $500 billion by 2027.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Immergut also cited violations of the 10th Amendment and other federal statutes as reasons for her ruling.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
For the first, Reiner cited ABC’s recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel after an alleged threat from the FCC.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Members of the commission cited Wing's background in communications and politics as reasons for choosing him to lead the network.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
Reuters, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
In emails to Daugaard — and, in at least one case, internally — city officials cited uncertainty created by a looming budget deficit as one of the main reasons for the new marching orders.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
When asked whether the move was premature, Jeff Fleming, a spokesman for the mayor's office, cited state regulations.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
He was also cited for allegedly driving without a license, a registration and an insurance card, the records show.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In their announcement, Syracuse cited a Goldman Sachs appraisal that has the creator economy approaching $500 billion by 2027.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Immergut also cited violations of the 10th Amendment and other federal statutes as reasons for her ruling.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
For the first, Reiner cited ABC’s recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel after an alleged threat from the FCC.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Members of the commission cited Wing's background in communications and politics as reasons for choosing him to lead the network.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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That big package that got final approval in July included dozens of changes, including the new Medicaid and Obamacare restrictions mentioned earlier.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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That’s about the only information mentioned for Texas in the forecast.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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In addition to retail sales, some of these items were distributed to schools and Department of Defense facilities, although the USDA noted that the school distribution was not part of the National School Lunch Program.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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While Memphis has seen high numbers of violent crimes such as homicides and carjackings in recent years, Democratic and Republican officials have noted decreases this year in some crime categories.—
Devon M. Sayers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Variety quoted her as saying that talent agents who were skeptical now want in.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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A student quoted in that article said Dixon often talks politics in class.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks has not specified which locations will be closing, but nearly a dozen Colorado locations have been identified by several media news outlets, social media posts and a coffee enthusiast.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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What Happens Next Trump has not specified when the deployment might take place, how many personnel would be sent, nor what type of forces would be involved.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dark skies With the fire burning, Blossom of Medstar, noticed the morning's sun disappeared.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hiro noticed Kerr had a big one on his right ear and a smaller one on his left ear.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Swift’s 149-show, five-continent expedition encapsulated a tsunami of emotions not just among her fans, but her own journey through a very public breakup, a fling and, as indicated by her engagement to Kelce, knee-buckling love.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has indicated that there is enough funding for Medicaid, the government program that primarily provides health services to low-income Americans, to support the program through the end of the calendar year.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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