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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
Multiple federal, state and local officials announced in June that the projects would not be moving forward, citing conversations with immigration authorities.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Kylee explained that Aven eventually ended things again, citing the damage done to their relationship.
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Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Meanwhile, thousands of immigrants have gathered in temporary shelters, near embassies and elsewhere citing fear of attacks.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Roberts is requesting five years of probation, citing her clean 50-year record, age and health conditions including diabetes and a degenerative spine condition.
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Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Flights at all major Moscow airports were temporarily suspended on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing the Russian aviation agency.
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Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
As part of a three-fold reveal of Ghostface killers, Marlon and Shawn’s characters of Shorty and Ray are the last duo to unmask themselves, citing the aforementioned desire for revenge against the characters who appeared in Scary Movie films without the Wayans.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Nano Nuclear Energy — The maker of solid core battery and low-pressure coolant reactors jumped 11% after Roth Capital initiated coverage with a buy rating and a PT of $45, citing growing confidence in the commercialization path for its Kronos micro-modular reactor.
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Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
If confirmed, Clayton would succeed outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation last month citing her husband's cancer diagnosis.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Kylee explained that Aven eventually ended things again, citing the damage done to their relationship.
—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Meanwhile, thousands of immigrants have gathered in temporary shelters, near embassies and elsewhere citing fear of attacks.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Roberts is requesting five years of probation, citing her clean 50-year record, age and health conditions including diabetes and a degenerative spine condition.
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Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Flights at all major Moscow airports were temporarily suspended on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing the Russian aviation agency.
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Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
As part of a three-fold reveal of Ghostface killers, Marlon and Shawn’s characters of Shorty and Ray are the last duo to unmask themselves, citing the aforementioned desire for revenge against the characters who appeared in Scary Movie films without the Wayans.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Nano Nuclear Energy — The maker of solid core battery and low-pressure coolant reactors jumped 11% after Roth Capital initiated coverage with a buy rating and a PT of $45, citing growing confidence in the commercialization path for its Kronos micro-modular reactor.
—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
If confirmed, Clayton would succeed outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation last month citing her husband's cancer diagnosis.
—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citing
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Heck, there were ways to do it without mentioning them at all.
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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On June 11, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement specifying that Mexican authorities had not contacted them about the tip or the search efforts, but saying the investigation was still ongoing.
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Its Senate sponsor, Chicago Democrat Ram Villivalam, acknowledged more work was needed without specifying what stalled the bill.
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Platforms like ServiceTitan are creating comprehensive operating systems, automating dispatch, quoting, and payments.
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What are the songs from the album that fans have been feeling or quoting the most?
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Fernández emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that obtaining a license is a privilege that requires knowledge of traffic laws.
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Worth noting Relievers Sam Hentges and Ryan Walker made their first appearances back at Oracle Park since the Pride Night controversy became a national story.
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Royd and Maribel Lemus, co-owners of Royd’s at Gateway Farms and Nursery, expanded their farm to offer home-style Cuban food, juices, a mechanical bull, petting zoos, and gathering a space after noticing people were eager to spend time outside after the pandemic.
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Every moment of noticing interrupts the automatic stream of thinking and reconnects you with the present moment.
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Concurrently, the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, indicating no immediate cuts given persistent high inflation and robust job growth.
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According to the Ouray County Sheriff's Office, there is no signage indicating that the pass is closed on the San Miguel side.
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“Citing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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