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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
However, Gen Zers also cited reasons for not finding such meaning.
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Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
24 June 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
Other reviewers have cited the high quality of the material, as well as its ideal fit.
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Sarah Dimuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
As an example, Firstenberg cited Jones Road’s retail strategy as a word-of-mouth experience that has mushroomed.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Among the reasons cited for the adoption lag are a lack of employee training; a struggle to consolidate company data often spread across siloed teams; and safety concerns about access to and leaking of sensitive company data.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
24 June 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
Other reviewers have cited the high quality of the material, as well as its ideal fit.
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Sarah Dimuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
As an example, Firstenberg cited Jones Road’s retail strategy as a word-of-mouth experience that has mushroomed.
—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Among the reasons cited for the adoption lag are a lack of employee training; a struggle to consolidate company data often spread across siloed teams; and safety concerns about access to and leaking of sensitive company data.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Many fans cited transportation logistics and enhanced security measures as key reasons for the delays.
—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 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 park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
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This market opportunity has now been embraced by a team of a16z partners that has extensive experience in networking and infrastructure automation, which indicates that the challenge is being noticed.
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And each time, Wacha noticed a desire within Lugo to keep pitching at the highest level.
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Officials have not released the identities of the suspects or indicated whether criminal charges will be filed.
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Walmart indicated that some of the affected workers might retain their jobs.
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“Cited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cited. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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