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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
Hegseth regularly cites George Washington, who pushed to establish the military chaplain corps.
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Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, is cutting more than 1,000 jobs across the company as leadership cites a drop in players over the last year.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Champion Women also cites inequalities in recruiting expenses for women’s sports compared to males.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
The report cites four sources who have knowledge of the issue.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The affidavit also cites a public complaint filed April 3, 2024, referencing a 2005 opinion by then-Attorney General Greg Abbott stating that businesses with on-premise alcohol permits cannot host poker tournaments with real money at stake.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Along with Houston’s energy industry and Austin’s tech sector, the report also cites Dallas’ financial prowess and an influx of talent and capital associated with the region’s numerous new corporate headquarters.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
The report cites the Higher Planning Council of the Israeli Civil Administration’s plans to build 3,401 housing units in the E1 settlement block east of Jerusalem, an area widely seen as strategically important because of its effect on territorial continuity in the West Bank.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Angwin’s lawsuit, which seeks to empower a class of authors whose names were used by the company without their consent, cites California and New York laws barring the use of anyone’s name or likeness for commercial purposes without their consent.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, is cutting more than 1,000 jobs across the company as leadership cites a drop in players over the last year.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Champion Women also cites inequalities in recruiting expenses for women’s sports compared to males.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
The report cites four sources who have knowledge of the issue.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The affidavit also cites a public complaint filed April 3, 2024, referencing a 2005 opinion by then-Attorney General Greg Abbott stating that businesses with on-premise alcohol permits cannot host poker tournaments with real money at stake.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Along with Houston’s energy industry and Austin’s tech sector, the report also cites Dallas’ financial prowess and an influx of talent and capital associated with the region’s numerous new corporate headquarters.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
The report cites the Higher Planning Council of the Israeli Civil Administration’s plans to build 3,401 housing units in the E1 settlement block east of Jerusalem, an area widely seen as strategically important because of its effect on territorial continuity in the West Bank.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Angwin’s lawsuit, which seeks to empower a class of authors whose names were used by the company without their consent, cites California and New York laws barring the use of anyone’s name or likeness for commercial purposes without their consent.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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The report mentions Bedouin civilians, including children and elderly people, being shot and killed while fleeing on foot, and a case where two men's bodies were left hanging at the gate of a village for days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many people first hear about this legal and financial status after they're served with a debt lawsuit and an attorney mentions it as a possible defense.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 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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Givens has said the new bill, which specifies why the legislation is needed, would stand up against a legal challenge.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Reuters quotes four anonymous sources familiar with Amazon’s upcoming plans who say the brand is actively working on a new mobile phone.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The front entrance of the synagogue also features the bronze sculpture Hands of Peace by Henry Azaz, which quotes a blessing in the Book of Numbers.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Paula notices that every time her husband leaves the house, the lights in the home dim minutes later.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after arriving at the Hotel Providence, the narrator notices that the building is situated across the street from a church that once hosted an experimental theater space.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gontang notes that walking on an incline can make a substantial difference because walking uphill requires more muscle activation and greater energy expenditure than walking on a flat surface.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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More than a quarter of the works in this show have never been publicly exhibited before, the museum notes.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The census data helps county applications for state or federal funding because population growth indicates an area’s expansion and financial needs for more infrastructure, Breitzke said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The source indicates this is particularly crucial for the institution at large.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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