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as in mentioned
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cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in noted
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 cited
However, Li on Tuesday cited internal YouTube data to argue that Kaley had not been addicted to YouTube at all.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Maegan Ortiz, executive director of the Institute of Popular Education of Southern California, or IDEPSCA, cited the LAPD’s history of using excessive force against civilians and said that in the recent immigration raids, officers have sometimes inflamed instead of defused tensions.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Gabbard is investigating the 2020 election results, according to the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, which each cited anonymous sources familiar with the matter.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Hassett also cited rising productivity stemming from artificial intelligence improvements that is restraining businesses' need to hire.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Arts organizations repeatedly cited slow or unresponsive communications from the city, a lack of contract transparency, and undue delays that put pressure on teaching artists and the institutions that employ them.
—Kimberly Olsen, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Some brands also cited seasonal sourcing patterns as a challenge in calculating long-term financing commitments.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Ortiz said Bravo was not the only victim cited in the case.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
One barrier cited in follow-up research was concern among some visitors about unleashed dogs in rural areas.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Maegan Ortiz, executive director of the Institute of Popular Education of Southern California, or IDEPSCA, cited the LAPD’s history of using excessive force against civilians and said that in the recent immigration raids, officers have sometimes inflamed instead of defused tensions.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Gabbard is investigating the 2020 election results, according to the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, which each cited anonymous sources familiar with the matter.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Hassett also cited rising productivity stemming from artificial intelligence improvements that is restraining businesses' need to hire.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Arts organizations repeatedly cited slow or unresponsive communications from the city, a lack of contract transparency, and undue delays that put pressure on teaching artists and the institutions that employ them.
—Kimberly Olsen, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Some brands also cited seasonal sourcing patterns as a challenge in calculating long-term financing commitments.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Ortiz said Bravo was not the only victim cited in the case.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
One barrier cited in follow-up research was concern among some visitors about unleashed dogs in rural areas.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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In the recent release of the Epstein files, several more high-profile names were mentioned, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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The collectible items mentioned above will likely ring you up for a bit more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Detectives noted a consistent gait and distinctive walking pattern across videos captured before and after the shooting, including footage showing the suspect circling the area for hours and later walking away from the Barus & Holley building shortly after the gunfire.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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But if that process fails, Eddie Bauer shops in the US and Canada operated by the LLC could close, the company noted.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Associated Press and Reuters also quoted the hospital as saying Vonn had surgery on the broken leg.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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The actress quoted Nelson Mandela as part of her brief remarks.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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While no date was specified, Israeli outlet Channel 12 reported that they are slated for Tuesday.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, Paxton’s opinion specified that requirement only applies in cases where an inmate dies on jail property, as opposed to, for example, in a hospital while still in custody.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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But reexamining this dot in light of ongoing LRD fever, the team noticed something strange.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Commeree also noticed that her social media algorithm shifted to show more birth emergencies after viewing the content.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
4 Feb. 2026
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Federal officials haven’t indicated when efforts to swear in or interview applicants from these countries will resume.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Governor Newsom has indicated that the appropriate response to the court ruling is to focus on federal agents specifically rather than expanding the law to include state officers, suggesting these are separate issues that warrant different approaches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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