1
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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2
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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Many articles are hedging their bets about AI in 2025, citing costs and ROI, but your small business must use it.—
Erik Logan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The plan was due to be discussed on Thursday during a meeting among the agency's leadership, CNN reported, mentioning a source familiar with the matter who decided to remain anonymous to avoid retaliation.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The prohibition may apply even when AI uses proxy indicators—such as discussions of past legal trouble, affiliations with certain groups, or posts mentioning financial hardship.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Quoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quoting. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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