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as in mentioning
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in specifying
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 citing
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council dismissed petitions alleging electoral fraud, citing a lack of evidence.
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Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook, Gen-Z’s trust in traditional financial institutions has fallen over the past two years, with nearly 20% of non-investors citing distrust of financial institutions as a reason for staying out of markets entirely.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The Pittsburgh Business Times reported Tuesday, citing sources, that Roadside Development has purchased the Galleria mall and is working to bring Wegmans to the South Hills.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg confirmed the report on Tuesday, citing three sources with knowledge of the discussions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Based on available evidence, the ICE agent involved has been described by federal officials as acting in self-defense, citing that Good drove her vehicle directly toward the agent.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick declined to testify during a previous Ethics Committee hearing, citing her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
—Kevin Freking, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Hepburn pushed back on that, citing that 16% of reductions are for directors and above, and 15% for organizational leaders.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The winner of the Freedom of Worship Award was not announced publicly by the foundation, citing security concerns.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook, Gen-Z’s trust in traditional financial institutions has fallen over the past two years, with nearly 20% of non-investors citing distrust of financial institutions as a reason for staying out of markets entirely.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The Pittsburgh Business Times reported Tuesday, citing sources, that Roadside Development has purchased the Galleria mall and is working to bring Wegmans to the South Hills.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg confirmed the report on Tuesday, citing three sources with knowledge of the discussions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Based on available evidence, the ICE agent involved has been described by federal officials as acting in self-defense, citing that Good drove her vehicle directly toward the agent.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick declined to testify during a previous Ethics Committee hearing, citing her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
—Kevin Freking, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Hepburn pushed back on that, citing that 16% of reductions are for directors and above, and 15% for organizational leaders.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The winner of the Freedom of Worship Award was not announced publicly by the foundation, citing security concerns.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citing
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But the relevant scenes were reportedly removed at the insistence of Jackson’s estate (which also paid for related reshoots), on the grounds that its settlement with an accuser prohibited it from depicting or mentioning him.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Bravo is fortunate he’s seen Dodger broadcasts mentioning Koufax at the stadium and on TV, motivating him to learn more, which led to seeing his windup on YouTube.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Warsh’s filings list holdings in two funds that are valued at over $50 million, without specifying an upper limit.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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However, Microsoft’s partner portal website mysteriously said his account had been deactivated, without specifying why.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Internet access will only be restored after the war ends, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported earlier this week, quoting Elias Hazrati, the head of Iran’s Government Information Council.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Complaining about someone quoting President Obama, or even Governor Spanberger, accurately?—
Jahd Khalil,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Brantley County Sheriff Len Davis warned residents to be ready to evacuate, noting that the winds could shift rapidly and unexpectedly.—
Jeff Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ikome viewed the pope’s visit as symbolic, noting that Biya had invested in significant infrastructure projects in Bamenda, including renovating its airport, in preparation for the visit, which could be positive for local residents.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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After noticing a problem, keepers separated the mother from her newborn, who weighed just 443 grams (less than a pound) and required immediate placement in an incubator at CIMBA to stabilize his temperature and safeguard his health, Reynoso Ruiz said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The days of people noticing pregnant women on the subway are largely over.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Contracts are priced between 1 cent (indicating a low probability) and 99 cents (indicating a high probability), and settle at $1 if the outcome is correct.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lain was part of a group of concerned residents who went to Godley Superintendent Rich Dear with information about Ketcherside’s prior convictions and evidence indicating Ketcherside was still involved in prostitution.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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