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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
Many fans cited transportation logistics and enhanced security measures as key reasons for the delays.
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Investigators also cited writings allegedly authored by Proper, the youngest member of the group at 19 years old.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Another important technique cited by several panelists is designing systems that are effectively able to regulate each other.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 16 June 2026
The investigation, according to the archives, cited several factors as contributing to the tragedy, including Holland’s disregard of procedures, the failure of superiors to take previous action and the inadequate preparation of crew members aboard the doomed plane.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026
According to prosecutors, who cited testimony and evidence at McCue's trial, the children allegedly suffered severe beatings and were forced to wear shock collars and stand naked on cinder blocks for hours or sometimes days at a time.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The union cited the necropsy report to counter growing calls from activists and the Central Park Conservancy to ban carriage horses due to how they're treated.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Rothkopf cited the retirement of the ISP’s founding director Ron Clark in 2023 as the main reason.
—MaximilÃano Durón, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Enderle, a local crime blogger for 857 Tucson, was cited for one count of public nuisance and released.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
Abby Dodge, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Investigators also cited writings allegedly authored by Proper, the youngest member of the group at 19 years old.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Another important technique cited by several panelists is designing systems that are effectively able to regulate each other.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 16 June 2026
The investigation, according to the archives, cited several factors as contributing to the tragedy, including Holland’s disregard of procedures, the failure of superiors to take previous action and the inadequate preparation of crew members aboard the doomed plane.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026
According to prosecutors, who cited testimony and evidence at McCue's trial, the children allegedly suffered severe beatings and were forced to wear shock collars and stand naked on cinder blocks for hours or sometimes days at a time.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The union cited the necropsy report to counter growing calls from activists and the Central Park Conservancy to ban carriage horses due to how they're treated.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Rothkopf cited the retirement of the ISP’s founding director Ron Clark in 2023 as the main reason.
—MaximilÃano Durón, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Enderle, a local crime blogger for 857 Tucson, was cited for one count of public nuisance and released.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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Feinsand and Olney specifically mentioned some of the team's most expensive players, including first baseman Rafael Devers, shortstop Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, among those the Giants are looking to deal.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Johnny’s never even mentioned it to me.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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And as every dietitian quoted above stressed, no chewable, no matter how well-formulated, beats a plate of actual produce.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Emily Mercer,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The man then noticed a bullet hole in her car door.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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But in recent years, NASA has noticed that the critical satellite has begun unexpectedly getting lower and lower – putting it in danger of burning up in Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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In a venue where circumstances would have indicated a tepid response to a less-than-blockbuster matchup, Santa Clara hosted a display of what the World Cup can be at its best.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Data from the report also indicated that streaming films with at least somewhat diverse casts tended to outperform in terms of audience and social media engagement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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