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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 Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, which organizes the official Western Monarch Count, cites climate change, pesticide use, and loss of overwintering habitat as reasons for monarch decline.
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Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
The filing cites past crashes, including a fatal 2009 FedEx MD-11 crash in Tokyo, and alleges similar design flaws or defects in Boeing’s MD-11 may have caused or contributed to the November 4 crash.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The report from Kerrisdale cites similar concerns as Luria in justifying its short position.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The invoice, which bears the signature and company seal of al Jamal, shows that his firm, Al Jamal International, had offices in Syria and Russia, and cites a brief meeting that included Oleg Gordeev, who later became president of Russneft.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The hardware is rugged, and Tangem cites IP69K-grade protection as well.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The 30-second spot cites a 2023 New York Times investigation into migrant children trafficked and exploited to work grueling jobs at factories, construction sites, farms and other dangerous work places.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
To support his claims, Weil cites population studies showing that people who maintain a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers than those who don’t consume these products.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Among the sectors Wolfe cites as appearing to take a significant hit to margins are furniture and auto retailers.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
The filing cites past crashes, including a fatal 2009 FedEx MD-11 crash in Tokyo, and alleges similar design flaws or defects in Boeing’s MD-11 may have caused or contributed to the November 4 crash.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The report from Kerrisdale cites similar concerns as Luria in justifying its short position.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The invoice, which bears the signature and company seal of al Jamal, shows that his firm, Al Jamal International, had offices in Syria and Russia, and cites a brief meeting that included Oleg Gordeev, who later became president of Russneft.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The hardware is rugged, and Tangem cites IP69K-grade protection as well.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The 30-second spot cites a 2023 New York Times investigation into migrant children trafficked and exploited to work grueling jobs at factories, construction sites, farms and other dangerous work places.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
To support his claims, Weil cites population studies showing that people who maintain a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers than those who don’t consume these products.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Among the sectors Wolfe cites as appearing to take a significant hit to margins are furniture and auto retailers.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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The lawsuit, which is also represented by America First Policy Institute, a conservative nonprofit foundation, mentions a specific example in which school employees were said to have gotten in the way of ICE deporting a student’s father, leading the attorney general’s office to investigate.—
Julia Marnin,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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This 24-hour break is likely referring to Election Day coverage, as the same press release explicitly mentions how this blackout affects election news on YouTube TV.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Nov. 2025
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The bill also specifies that if an AI causes harm, the human owners or developers would be responsible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The dress code also specifies the type of shoes to be worn and forbids facial tattoos or more than one facial piercing.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Asked how many people visit Bal Harbour Shops on average annually, Lazenby quotes his grandfather.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Joe notices the signs while filming the audience with his camera.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the midst of the run, fighting physical exhaustion and psychological trauma, Eve notices she is being pursued by an unknown runner in white who is closing in on her.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Leonidas Anagnostou, general manager of Sandblu Resort in Santorini, Greece, notes that families often overlook using the concierge for children's needs.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are also egos to consider, notes one sales exec, who claims agencies are now reluctant for projects featuring their bigger names to launch without some money committed to paper beforehand.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the study indicates that 80% of magistrate judges throughout North Carolina do not possess a law degree.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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