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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
However, a medical issue arose last week with one of the four crewmembers — NASA has not announced which one, citing privacy concerns — prompting the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Instead, Chiprut recommends opting for a countertop material that will patina nicely over time, citing marble and soapstone as two of her top contenders.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Some pushed that timeline back to 12 to 18 months, citing product shortage, tannery backups and a worker shortage.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement and Mishawaka school officials then separated the two groups, according to the Tribune, citing the report.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg first reported details of the offer on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
—Christina Cheddar Berk,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Assembly budget advisor Jason Sisney said the state government was in better financial straits than anticipated, citing data from the State Controller’s Office.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Boardman imposed a sentence of 97 months, citing Roske’s mental health and concerns about incarceration conditions and his status as a first-time criminal offender.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Instead, Chiprut recommends opting for a countertop material that will patina nicely over time, citing marble and soapstone as two of her top contenders.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Some pushed that timeline back to 12 to 18 months, citing product shortage, tannery backups and a worker shortage.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement and Mishawaka school officials then separated the two groups, according to the Tribune, citing the report.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg first reported details of the offer on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
—Christina Cheddar Berk,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Assembly budget advisor Jason Sisney said the state government was in better financial straits than anticipated, citing data from the State Controller’s Office.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Boardman imposed a sentence of 97 months, citing Roske’s mental health and concerns about incarceration conditions and his status as a first-time criminal offender.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citing
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Interest in rural escapes has boomed for Gen Z travelers over the past two years, with a 300% spike year-over-year in guest reviews mentioning farms on Vrbo.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday, when speaking to reporters at the White House, Vice President JD Vance scolded the media for not mentioning that the same ICE officer who shot Good was previously seriously injured during the car-dragging incident.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Putting the murder shortlist in one person’s hands, rather than letting the shields do the work of specifying who can be killed off, is a major change that gives the Secret Traitor a ton of power without a ton of explanation for their thinking.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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The guidelines include changes to alcohol recommendations, no longer specifying appropriate limits for men and women.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Casar closed his speech by quoting Good’s wife.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Russia’s state news agency TASS, quoting Botswana’s foreign minister, also reported that the country plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Although not a belt bag, this structured mini tote bag is worth noting.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Legal experts have said a life sentence is more likely than execution, noting that South Korea has not carried out a death penalty since 1997.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel unusually difficult.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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The second witness went inside for safety, then re-emerged, noticing the brothers were fighting, court records state.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The team ruled him out shortly after, indicating a likely Achilles tear.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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That change would hinder millions of Americans from borrowing money, Cramer said, indicating a crash could occur if the companies had to stop lending.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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