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as in citing
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 mentioning
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 quoting
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.
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Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Complaining about someone quoting President Obama, or even Governor Spanberger, accurately?
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
In one of the latest cases, 22 people were arrested in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, the semi-official Tasnim News agency reported, quoting the police.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Tribal council is mostly about quoting famous people.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Caught quoting lines of a phony Bible passage from Pulp Fiction as scripture Wednesday during a Pentagon ceremony, the former Fox News host has become even more of a piñata to political foes than ever.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Sullivan said Wednesday, quoting an unnamed figure from days with his Green Bay Packers.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Leo was quoting scripture from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The following Monday, Leo opened an audience with journalists by quoting Jesus.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Complaining about someone quoting President Obama, or even Governor Spanberger, accurately?
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
In one of the latest cases, 22 people were arrested in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, the semi-official Tasnim News agency reported, quoting the police.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Tribal council is mostly about quoting famous people.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Caught quoting lines of a phony Bible passage from Pulp Fiction as scripture Wednesday during a Pentagon ceremony, the former Fox News host has become even more of a piñata to political foes than ever.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Sullivan said Wednesday, quoting an unnamed figure from days with his Green Bay Packers.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Leo was quoting scripture from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The following Monday, Leo opened an audience with journalists by quoting Jesus.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quoting
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Cameroon’s Constitutional Council dismissed petitions alleging electoral fraud, citing a lack of evidence.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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Game 2 started echoing Game 1 after halftime, when Towns finally found rhythm and the Knicks looked like the more gifted team all over again.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Footage circulating in local media appears to show the suspect positioned atop the structure as visitors rushed for safety below, with gunfire echoing across the site.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
21 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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Their capability of rebooting for another momentous chapter largely hinges on this dynamic repeating itself.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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The woman at the front of the house for the Tuesday lunch service was kind and patient, having no problem repeating that yes, everything is vegan.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 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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“Quoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quoting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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