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cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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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 cites
One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As supporting evidence, Biondi cites the Dream Stele — a granite slab placed in front of the Great Sphinx around 1400 BC — which appears to depict two sphinx figures.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
As for the causes of what’s impacting the WRS, Paulsen cites cratering consumer sentiment, dismal job postings, the impact of the Iran war, among other factors.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The group cites studies showing that many retailers do not pass on the full amount of the gas tax reduction to consumers.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Uthmeier specifically cites the Florida Civil Rights Act, explaining that the Rooney Rule stands in violation.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The task force includes roughly half the Cabinet and cites Minnesota’s multibillion-dollar Medicaid fraud as evidence that the federal government has neglected fraud for decades.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Arie also cites Wonder as a major influence in her own songwriting.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As supporting evidence, Biondi cites the Dream Stele — a granite slab placed in front of the Great Sphinx around 1400 BC — which appears to depict two sphinx figures.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
As for the causes of what’s impacting the WRS, Paulsen cites cratering consumer sentiment, dismal job postings, the impact of the Iran war, among other factors.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The group cites studies showing that many retailers do not pass on the full amount of the gas tax reduction to consumers.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Uthmeier specifically cites the Florida Civil Rights Act, explaining that the Rooney Rule stands in violation.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The task force includes roughly half the Cabinet and cites Minnesota’s multibillion-dollar Medicaid fraud as evidence that the federal government has neglected fraud for decades.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Arie also cites Wonder as a major influence in her own songwriting.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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What almost nobody mentions in these fights is that the filibuster was never designed at all.—
Tony Vanderhoef,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lee also mentions that her queen-size mattress is pretty high, around 15 inches, and the sheets don’t ride up or bunch on the sides.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Givens has said the new bill, which specifies why the legislation is needed, would stand up against a legal challenge.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Reuters quotes four anonymous sources familiar with Amazon’s upcoming plans who say the brand is actively working on a new mobile phone.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The breach raises new questions about how long attackers can remain inside critical healthcare systems before anyone notices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Former Arizona guard Matt Muehlebach notices similarities during games.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Game notes Rangers bats struggled for most of Saturday’s game with only four hits in the game but rallied and had runners on the corners with two outs in the ninth inning and Evan Carter up to bat.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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From a pricing perspective, BYD is expected to strategically position the Great Tang below key models within its broader portfolio to prevent overlap with premium offerings such as the Denza N8L and Denza N9, CarNewsChina notes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, a red badge indicates that your PC can’t receive the new Secure Boot software certificates.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those who are verified through the program and have proof of temporary lawful status will receive a Restriction 9 on their credentials and driver records, which indicates a temporary lawful status.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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