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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
The sitting congressman has been notably absent from Washington for weeks due to what Kean cites as unspecified medical issues.
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Saige Miller, NPR, 2 June 2026
The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
But O’Connell cites research showing that in organizations where gender diversity is actively prioritized—through mentorship and other structural supports—women’s ambitions are protected.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The company cites the country’s architecture, beautiful beaches, and topographic variety as some of the main reasons to move there.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Tiffany Lai, the current hotel manager at the property, cites the property's privacy as a primary draw for the star — specifically around the pool.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
This is the historical asymmetry that today's Republican rebalancing argument cites.
—Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
Kelly cites recent Dallas Fed research finding that each one-percentage-point increase in the debt-to-GDP ratio pushes the 5-year-ahead, 5-year Treasury yield up by 3 basis points.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Former Mayor Sam Yorty, who was pushed into a runoff in 1973, was defeated by then-Councilmember Tom Bradley, whom Bass cites as one of her heroes.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Saige Miller, NPR, 2 June 2026
The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
But O’Connell cites research showing that in organizations where gender diversity is actively prioritized—through mentorship and other structural supports—women’s ambitions are protected.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The company cites the country’s architecture, beautiful beaches, and topographic variety as some of the main reasons to move there.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Tiffany Lai, the current hotel manager at the property, cites the property's privacy as a primary draw for the star — specifically around the pool.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
This is the historical asymmetry that today's Republican rebalancing argument cites.
—Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
Kelly cites recent Dallas Fed research finding that each one-percentage-point increase in the debt-to-GDP ratio pushes the 5-year-ahead, 5-year Treasury yield up by 3 basis points.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Former Mayor Sam Yorty, who was pushed into a runoff in 1973, was defeated by then-Councilmember Tom Bradley, whom Bass cites as one of her heroes.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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The footnote in the Bluebook mentions this deduction.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Ironically, DirecTV mentions a recent blackout of Scripps stations from Comcast Xfinity that started April 1 this year and lasted over a month.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The bill specifies that nurse practitioners and physician assistants can sign off on do-not-resuscitate and POLST forms, as well as doctors.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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The law specifies the restrictions that, if respected, render an expenditure independent.—
Lawrence Lessig,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In his new encyclical, released yesterday, Leo quotes one literary character in the entire 40,000-word document.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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Haber always quotes his prices in dollars, even for visitors not from the United States.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
Verb
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In the clip, Pete runs up to the glass front door of Pooch Play and Stay and paces in front of the entry until a staffer notices him and lets him in, taking him back to the daycare area.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Her smile in the fantasy is one of relief and clarity, which cuts so hard after watching the dread pile up before Leslie notices her.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Martin notes that the three big rating agencies—first Standard & Poor’s, in 2011, and since then Fitch and Moody’s—have downgraded the federal government from AAA to AA+ in credit quality.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Economist Brad Herschbein notes that hiring managers may view teens as an investment that won't pay off right away.—
Dianna Douglas,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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The fossil is only made up of a few bones, but the length indicates that the dinosaur was likely a flier, said Steve Brusatte, a professor of paleontology and evolution at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Vinh suggested that the Broadcom reversal indicates that market expectations have caught up with the chip sector run.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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