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to give as an example
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
The resolution cites research linking heavy device use to anxiety, depression, attention problems and other issues.
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Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The report cites a smaller-scale Yale University study that found similar results.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
But an industry post from commercial real estate analytics firm CoStar cites geopolitical conflict and high ticket prices for weakening demand and hotelier optimism.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The complaint also cites evidence that Mafi and a co-conspirator attempted to broker sales of AK-47 machine guns along with 240 million rounds of ammunition to the Sudanese Ministry of Defense.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Swamp White Oak Sales arborist David Horvath also cites a type of oak as his favorite disease-resistant tree, but specifically swamp white oak.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026
The Cleveland Clinic cites temporary paralysis, nerve damage and internal bleeding as risks of the treatment.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Spirit Airlines is currently facing potential liquidation and cites fuel costs as a primary driver of its instability.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
In one of several references to a potential future lawsuit, the letter cites an internal county memo from the summer of 2025 stating that withholding or reallocating money already promised to taxing districts would likely lead to legal action.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The report cites a smaller-scale Yale University study that found similar results.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
But an industry post from commercial real estate analytics firm CoStar cites geopolitical conflict and high ticket prices for weakening demand and hotelier optimism.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The complaint also cites evidence that Mafi and a co-conspirator attempted to broker sales of AK-47 machine guns along with 240 million rounds of ammunition to the Sudanese Ministry of Defense.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Swamp White Oak Sales arborist David Horvath also cites a type of oak as his favorite disease-resistant tree, but specifically swamp white oak.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026
The Cleveland Clinic cites temporary paralysis, nerve damage and internal bleeding as risks of the treatment.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Spirit Airlines is currently facing potential liquidation and cites fuel costs as a primary driver of its instability.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
In one of several references to a potential future lawsuit, the letter cites an internal county memo from the summer of 2025 stating that withholding or reallocating money already promised to taxing districts would likely lead to legal action.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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As Duncan mentions, the questions emerging from who wasn’t at Flanders will be almost as interesting as those who were, from the perspective of the women’s race too.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The privacy policy mentions overseas data storage Look for where your data is stored and how long it is kept.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Enough for a Summer Outing Dyson specifies that the HushJet Mini Cool can run for up to 6 hours on the lowest fan speed.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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California law specifies timelines during which a special election may be scheduled, with a primary election nine or 10 weeks beforehand.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ah, another Broadway musical that positions Tina Turner as a lethal iceberg, a leading man who quotes 20 year old YouTube memes and a time-traveling Céline Dion whose surreal version of a historical tragedy is so much better than the real thing.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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So Mom clears them out, taking them to a nearby nature preserve and natural-history museum, where the sharp-eyed Sasha notices the teen-age Jeremy stealing a souvenir keychain from a rotating rack.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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What’s coming next may simply be the part that everyone finally notices.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Brandy Monk-Payton, a professor of communication and media studies at Fordham University and contributor to the book Watching While Black Rebooted, notes that Hollywood seemingly needs to be continually reminded of the buying power of underrepresented groups.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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The report notes that a big increase in supply is pummeling the south and west.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rust on the pump indicates exposure to water or iron bacteria, which can cause clogs.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026
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The bright red blood was the literal red flag of colorectal cancer, compared to the darker, or black and tarry blood that often indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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