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as in to mention
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in to specify
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 cite
In 2025, the average wedding cost $36,000, an increase of $3,000 from the previous year, Bank of America said, citing data from registry site Zola.
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Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
As commerce media spend approaches $100 billion and 45% of advertisers cite performance as their primary objective, the gap between data sophistication and journey execution is widening, not narrowing.
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Lauren Newman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The White House blocked foreign nationals from using Mythos and Fable last month, citing security concerns, prompting Anthropic to suspend access to the two models altogether.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
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Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
As commerce media spend approaches $100 billion and 45% of advertisers cite performance as their primary objective, the gap between data sophistication and journey execution is widening, not narrowing.
—
Lauren Newman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The White House blocked foreign nationals from using Mythos and Fable last month, citing security concerns, prompting Anthropic to suspend access to the two models altogether.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cite
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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There are a couple of biological facts that should be mentioned.
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Ablakwa did not specify the specific types of artifacts, nor where they are currently being held.
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There is no difference specified under the law.
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Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
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Christine Poblete-Lopez, MD, a dermatologist quoted in a Cleveland Clinic article, put it simply.
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Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
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Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.
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A number of lawmakers however did not vote on the bill, a quieter form of skepticism, and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon noted to reporters that both bills passed via slim margins of approval.
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Miranda noted that two recent incidents drew scrutiny, which both involved dogs deemed a danger to others that were euthanized.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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