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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
No motive has been cited for the assault by the woman who the Times reported had several prior arrests in her home state, including a bankruptcy case in 2013, an arrest for careless driving in 2021 and another arrest in 2023 on suspicion of domestic violence and battery.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
At least 10 shots were fired from a white Tesla across the road from Rihanna’s home, hitting her front gate and a nearby RV, according to reports from police and neighbors cited by The Times.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Federal immigration agents arrested a person outside the Culver City Police Department shortly after officers cited and released him on Monday.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The staffer cited fears that the NRC’s workforce is shrinking as the industry goes through a period of expansion.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Such violations may be cited alongside other offenses.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Overnight, Bloomberg cited sources as saying that Rio Tinto has suspended second-quarter aluminum supply negotiations with Japanese customers due to escalating tensions in the region.
—CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
In this case, Seibert cited the brake-checker for reckless driving, a misdemeanor.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
While the India Day events are well-established in Naperville, commissioners cited confusion over Indian Community Outreach’s funding request of $335,000 for operations, a significant jump from last year’s operations request of $77,116.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
At least 10 shots were fired from a white Tesla across the road from Rihanna’s home, hitting her front gate and a nearby RV, according to reports from police and neighbors cited by The Times.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Federal immigration agents arrested a person outside the Culver City Police Department shortly after officers cited and released him on Monday.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The staffer cited fears that the NRC’s workforce is shrinking as the industry goes through a period of expansion.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Such violations may be cited alongside other offenses.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Overnight, Bloomberg cited sources as saying that Rio Tinto has suspended second-quarter aluminum supply negotiations with Japanese customers due to escalating tensions in the region.
—CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
In this case, Seibert cited the brake-checker for reckless driving, a misdemeanor.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
While the India Day events are well-established in Naperville, commissioners cited confusion over Indian Community Outreach’s funding request of $335,000 for operations, a significant jump from last year’s operations request of $77,116.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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Two-thirds of those posts have mentioned radical Islam, sharia law, extremism or terrorism, while several have called for Muslims to be deported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some Reddit users who appear to be Stryker employees have also mentioned an attack targeting devices running Microsoft InTune, which lets enterprises remotely control and manage devices, including Android and iOS phones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president noted that past military conflicts have dogged his predecessors, mentioning former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and Jimmy Carter’s handling of the Iran hostage crisis.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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That would be a particularly disturbing piece of real hate mail Kubrin received late last year after she was quoted in a news story about immigration and crime.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many of the Iranians quoted in this article spoke to CNN under the condition of anonymity, citing concerns for their safety.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The White House has not specified what a deal may look like.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Customers noticed those higher costs and opted to eat elsewhere, which McDonald's noticed.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, the Rivian R2 made its formal debut with full trim and pricing information, but notably enthusiasts probably should, at least better have, noticed something missing.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Reports have previously indicated that Eli Lilly was preparing an offer, but the latest suitor is rumored to be AstraZeneca.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell at the time was a recent domestic partner of Burnett’s, the State’s Attorney’s Office indicated.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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