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as in mentions
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
One outdoor website cites advances in gear, including lightweight skis, specialized bindings, and boots, as contributing to the popularity of the once-niche pastime.
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The analysis also cites Meta findings that only a tiny fraction of young Instagram users were enrolled in its parental oversight tool as of March 2025, although the company touts it as central to its safety push.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
His ruling coalition, which has a large voter base in the settlements, includes many members who want Israel to annex the West Bank, land captured in the 1967 Middle East war to which Israel cites biblical and historical ties.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The difference in energy between just two of the six Olympic host cites was incomparable, according to Thimm.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Malliotakis cites several statistics about government spending but leaves out important context.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Despite Tamil-specific pop culture references, the film has connected with viewers beyond its immediate cultural context, according to Gowtham, who cites positive responses at Film Bazaar in Goa from Hindi-speaking filmmakers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
By way of demonstrating his willingness to take on tough issues, LeBuhn, 37, cites his experience in Lightfoot’s City Hall, helping to spearhead the former mayor’s effort to end aldermanic prerogative, which gives aldermen effective veto power over most zoning decisions in their wards.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Toews cites Post Falls, near his North Idaho hometown, as a city cutting regulations of its own accord.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The analysis also cites Meta findings that only a tiny fraction of young Instagram users were enrolled in its parental oversight tool as of March 2025, although the company touts it as central to its safety push.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
His ruling coalition, which has a large voter base in the settlements, includes many members who want Israel to annex the West Bank, land captured in the 1967 Middle East war to which Israel cites biblical and historical ties.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The difference in energy between just two of the six Olympic host cites was incomparable, according to Thimm.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Malliotakis cites several statistics about government spending but leaves out important context.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Despite Tamil-specific pop culture references, the film has connected with viewers beyond its immediate cultural context, according to Gowtham, who cites positive responses at Film Bazaar in Goa from Hindi-speaking filmmakers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
By way of demonstrating his willingness to take on tough issues, LeBuhn, 37, cites his experience in Lightfoot’s City Hall, helping to spearhead the former mayor’s effort to end aldermanic prerogative, which gives aldermen effective veto power over most zoning decisions in their wards.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Toews cites Post Falls, near his North Idaho hometown, as a city cutting regulations of its own accord.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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Marsh mentions an old Catholic tradition that Fridays are a day of penance.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Among those files is an October 2011 email to Epstein, in which Gelernter mentions a software project to be built.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bill specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The listing typically specifies the max size and hookup situation.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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The front entrance also features the bronze sculpture Hands of Peace by Henry Azaz, which quotes a blessing in the Book of Numbers.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the footage, the person approaches the front door, notices the camera and tries to cover the lens with their hand.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hart also shared that staying hydrated has been a challenge for her over the years, joking that her husband, musician Mark Wilkerson, notices her dislike for drinking water.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Das notes a significant shift in her working methodology with child actors compared to her previous work.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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While OpenAI hasn’t yet settled on a way to implement ads for its blockbuster chatbot, an early screenshot the company showed off during its announcement late last year indicates that free-tier users will likely be painfully aware that the company is trying to sell them something.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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The beatdown on Alphabet shares came despite better-than-forecast revenue growth that indicates the company’s advertising sales are in no way being cannibalized by consumer adoption of AI, including its own Gemini AI chatbot and its AI Mode in Google Search.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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