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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
The sheriff’s office also denied a request for any documentation describing Adair’s medical conditions that jail staff were made aware of, citing a state law that exempts medical records.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
One example cited by Pulte involved James helping her niece Shamice Thompson-Hairston with the down payment for a home in Norfolk, Virginia.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
As two Intel board members are also the founders of Sequoia Capital, Jim Goetz, and Walden International, Lip-Bu Tan—were cited by Congress and Future Union as top facilitators of tech transfer to China’s military sector.
—Andrew King, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit cited concerns that the project would use toxic chemicals to extract gold, which could harm sensitive ecosystems and salmon near the border of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
—Kevin Fixler
september 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
One example cited by Pulte involved James helping her niece Shamice Thompson-Hairston with the down payment for a home in Norfolk, Virginia.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
As two Intel board members are also the founders of Sequoia Capital, Jim Goetz, and Walden International, Lip-Bu Tan—were cited by Congress and Future Union as top facilitators of tech transfer to China’s military sector.
—Andrew King, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit cited concerns that the project would use toxic chemicals to extract gold, which could harm sensitive ecosystems and salmon near the border of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
—Kevin Fixler
september 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cite
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The views and opinions expressed are not those of Newsweek and are not an endorsement of the products, services or persons mentioned.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The executive also mentioned the potential for job losses or furloughs.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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His family told Deadline that Moss died September 15 in Saratoga Springs, NY, but did not specify a cause.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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The museum statement didn’t specify further details, citing confidentiality amid an ongoing investigation.—
Peter Guo,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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My articles have been quoted in numerous newspapers and on CNN, ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's Today Show, Oprah and other TV and radio shows.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But users will have control over how they are quoted.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Sep. 2025
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While the container comes with a month's worth of capsules, many reviewers noticed results way sooner.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Most notably the Democrats in Nevada's congressional delegation noticed.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The medical examiner noted that Rivas' place of death was a vehicle.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The James Webb Space Telescope has already analyzed the chemistry of over 100 exoplanet atmospheres, NASA notes.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In 2016, court filings indicate Gamez Lira was charged with possession of marijuana but ultimately pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after the charges were reduced.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities revealed that bullet casings recovered at the scene included antifascist messaging, and online messages and additional evidence from the suspect, Tyler Robinson, indicate he may have been driven by Leftist ideology.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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