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as in cited
to give as an example
I could quote to you a hundred instances in the past when you've lied to me
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as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
quoted Thomas Jefferson's views on liberty in her paper on the American Revolution
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Recent Examples of quoted
Buy mortgage points If you're already being quoted a rate close to 6%, purchasing mortgage points may help push it below that level.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Rates quoted assume excellent borrower credit history.
—Liz Knueven,kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The article quoted the circuit judge Frank Conley.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
The times quoted refer to the local time zone, in this case Eastern Daylight Time.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Host Kayleigh McEnany quoted a CNN interview with Bass on May 20.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Peter Larsen, the executive quoted in the May 4 press release, said Amazon is doing for shipping what Amazon Web Services did for the internet.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Positions have moved closer in recent days, Iran’s official IRNA news agency quoted Baghaei as saying.
—Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Rates quoted assume excellent borrower credit history.
—Liz Knueven,kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The article quoted the circuit judge Frank Conley.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
The times quoted refer to the local time zone, in this case Eastern Daylight Time.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Host Kayleigh McEnany quoted a CNN interview with Bass on May 20.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Peter Larsen, the executive quoted in the May 4 press release, said Amazon is doing for shipping what Amazon Web Services did for the internet.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Positions have moved closer in recent days, Iran’s official IRNA news agency quoted Baghaei as saying.
—Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quoted
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But this group could now be expanded to include additional NATO countries in Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three people who had been briefed on the highly confidential discussions.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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In recent weeks, dozens of vendors have been arrested, ticketed, cited or had their merchandise confiscated, particularly along Michigan Avenue and outside major events across the city, according to the Street Vendors Association of Chicago.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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As mentioned, the original system was very noisy and would often spontaneously change parity state every 10 milliseconds or less.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Then there’s his obsession with Kik, the app mentioned above.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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At that same event, Smart echoed her co-star.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Cornier, who has received compensation from Novo Nordisk for serving as a consultant, echoed some of Banks’ concerns.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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In a press release Wednesday, the agency specified that the screwworm had been found inside a 3-week-old calf’s umbilical area.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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The White House repeated a statement from Tuesday when asked Wednesday about Tillis’ comments.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Some version of this process, repeated for many of the subjects, led people to activism, whether through art, volunteer work, protest, or sometimes all three.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
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The look is brighter and more elegant, but noted chef Fulvio Pierangelini’s fresh, modern Tuscan cuisine—which showcases the local seasonal bounty— is as good as ever.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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However, the report noted that all 10 cities were still considered more affordable than Los Angeles, with some by a wide margin.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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On April 30, fans noticed a mysterious countdown briefly appear on Swift's website.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The animal first gained attention after a local farmer noticed the resemblance.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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At an energy conference held in London, Chereau indicated that fuel shortages could further industrywide demand disruption.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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According to a Facebook post by FOX59 anchor Angela Ganote, Fields and his wife were stunned when a scanner later indicated the ticket was worth only $20.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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