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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
The spokesperson declined to provide any further information, citing an ongoing matter.
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Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Republican ends Minnesota governor bid over immigration enforcement Chris Madel, a Republican, ended his campaign for Minnesota governor after less than two months, citing frustration with the party and the way federal officials have carried out immigration operations in the state.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
The Andro-Switch was commercially available in France for a few years, but in 2021 the government halted its sale, citing the need for clinical trials.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
One reader reached out for information about Wisconsin’s firearms laws, citing the example of armed civilians at anti-ICE protests in Minnesota.
—Paul Kiefer, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
One reason CEOs are citing AI in announcing jobs cuts is to motivate remaining employees to adopt the technology, Fortune reported earlier this month.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Some Locals Say Reservations Hurt Business Still, some Utah state officials are pushing to eliminate the entrance reservations at Arches, citing a drop in visitor spending surrounding the park after the system was put in place in 2022.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
Lawmakers have discussed the effect of the threatening political climate on their ability to hold town halls and public events, with some even citing it in their decisions not to seek reelection.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The couple got engaged in 2009, but in August 2010 Stanger announced their breakup on X, citing his disinterest in having children as the reason.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Republican ends Minnesota governor bid over immigration enforcement Chris Madel, a Republican, ended his campaign for Minnesota governor after less than two months, citing frustration with the party and the way federal officials have carried out immigration operations in the state.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
The Andro-Switch was commercially available in France for a few years, but in 2021 the government halted its sale, citing the need for clinical trials.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
One reader reached out for information about Wisconsin’s firearms laws, citing the example of armed civilians at anti-ICE protests in Minnesota.
—Paul Kiefer, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
One reason CEOs are citing AI in announcing jobs cuts is to motivate remaining employees to adopt the technology, Fortune reported earlier this month.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Some Locals Say Reservations Hurt Business Still, some Utah state officials are pushing to eliminate the entrance reservations at Arches, citing a drop in visitor spending surrounding the park after the system was put in place in 2022.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
Lawmakers have discussed the effect of the threatening political climate on their ability to hold town halls and public events, with some even citing it in their decisions not to seek reelection.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The couple got engaged in 2009, but in August 2010 Stanger announced their breakup on X, citing his disinterest in having children as the reason.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citing
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And that’s without mentioning beloved neighborhood spots like Uchi Hackney, or Jin Kichi in Hampstead, or Temaki Brixton (even if the latter is making the move to Mayfair later this year).—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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And that’s not even mentioning the Eastern Conference sharks — Atlanta, Miami, Detroit, New York, Toronto — circling the waters.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Entire chapters specifying how nuclear material should be secured and what sorts of physical barriers should be built to protect it have been reduced to bullet points.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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Include your name, phone number and email address specifying February Writing Workshop.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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The essays have kept pace year after year, quoting the same people over and over, even as nothing of note occurred.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Bible-quoting videos that ICE is using to recruit agents have a certain logic behind them.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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The expert is also a proponent of boosting fiber intake, noting that the daily goal for adults is between 25 and 35 grams per day.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Teddy Collins, with the Colorado State Shooting Association, says the law is unconstitutional, noting the guns are initially seized without the owner being able to defend themselves.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tarzan This late-episode highlight just has a very funny conceit (Tarzan breaks up with Jane after noticing several red flags) paired with a host who has the benefit of having played this character before in a big-budget film.—
Charu Sinha,
Vulture,
1 Feb. 2026
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Regulars started noticing that certain locations had quietly changed or removed their fries.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The investment bank has a buy rating on Ralph Lauren with a $425 price target, indicating a potential 20% gain from Friday’s close.—
Davis Giangiulio,Christopher Hayes,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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One commercial building — without any signage indicating hospice services were located inside — received state licenses for 112 hospices.—
William La Jeunesse,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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