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cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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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 cites
In contrast, Gen X cites rising ticket prices, fewer appealing releases, and better at-home options as reasons for going less often.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The complaint cites four other fire officials who were placed on leave.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
In his new report, Brinkman cites Tesla’s disappointing deliveries—just 358,000 vehicles for Q1—then uses that number to spotlight the giant and growing historical disparity between the market’s vast hyper-bullish expectations and Tesla’s actual underwhelming performance.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
The tabloid media outlet cites that claim as evidence investigators may not believe the information to be legitimate.
—Brian Niemietz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The critic Nathan Scott McNamara, writing in the Los Angeles Review of Books, has aptly compared NDiaye’s writing to that of Shirley Jackson, and NDiaye herself cites Joyce Carol Oates as a strong influence.
—Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As supporting evidence, Biondi cites the Dream Stele — a granite slab placed in front of the Great Sphinx around 1400 BC — which appears to depict two sphinx figures.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The complaint cites four other fire officials who were placed on leave.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
In his new report, Brinkman cites Tesla’s disappointing deliveries—just 358,000 vehicles for Q1—then uses that number to spotlight the giant and growing historical disparity between the market’s vast hyper-bullish expectations and Tesla’s actual underwhelming performance.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
The tabloid media outlet cites that claim as evidence investigators may not believe the information to be legitimate.
—Brian Niemietz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The critic Nathan Scott McNamara, writing in the Los Angeles Review of Books, has aptly compared NDiaye’s writing to that of Shirley Jackson, and NDiaye herself cites Joyce Carol Oates as a strong influence.
—Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As supporting evidence, Biondi cites the Dream Stele — a granite slab placed in front of the Great Sphinx around 1400 BC — which appears to depict two sphinx figures.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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What almost nobody mentions in these fights is that the filibuster was never designed at all.—
Tony Vanderhoef,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lee also mentions that her queen-size mattress is pretty high, around 15 inches, and the sheets don’t ride up or bunch on the sides.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to Crock-Pot’s brand site, the FDA specifies allowable amounts of lead, cadmium, and other substances, and its products meet or exceed those FDA requirements.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Welcome to April, quotes readers!—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Specifically, some installers were unwilling or unable to carry out the work as Empire initially quotes.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The breach raises new questions about how long attackers can remain inside critical healthcare systems before anyone notices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Former Arizona guard Matt Muehlebach notices similarities during games.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Game notes Rangers bats struggled for most of Saturday’s game with only four hits in the game but rallied and had runners on the corners with two outs in the ninth inning and Evan Carter up to bat.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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From a pricing perspective, BYD is expected to strategically position the Great Tang below key models within its broader portfolio to prevent overlap with premium offerings such as the Denza N8L and Denza N9, CarNewsChina notes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, a red badge indicates that your PC can’t receive the new Secure Boot software certificates.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those who are verified through the program and have proof of temporary lawful status will receive a Restriction 9 on their credentials and driver records, which indicates a temporary lawful status.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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