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as in cited
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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as in mentioned
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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Recent Examples of quoted
The Associated Press and Reuters also quoted the hospital as saying Vonn had surgery on the broken leg.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The actress quoted Nelson Mandela as part of her brief remarks.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
But his record last time round, the absence of alternative options and his profile all persuaded Palace to conclude a deal having persuaded Wolves to reduce the fee slightly from that initially quoted.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Another dental practice nearby quoted her approximately $50,000 for a full mouth rehabilitation with implants.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
California’s lawyers quoted Alito in supporting their map.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Any Head to Head or career match stats quoted in this article are courtesy of PickleWave.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Tony Becerra's sibling was quoted by Aurora police in a 2020 police report obtained by CBS News.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit pointed to a quote from an unnamed ICE spokesperson quoted by news media.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The actress quoted Nelson Mandela as part of her brief remarks.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
But his record last time round, the absence of alternative options and his profile all persuaded Palace to conclude a deal having persuaded Wolves to reduce the fee slightly from that initially quoted.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Another dental practice nearby quoted her approximately $50,000 for a full mouth rehabilitation with implants.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
California’s lawyers quoted Alito in supporting their map.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Any Head to Head or career match stats quoted in this article are courtesy of PickleWave.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Tony Becerra's sibling was quoted by Aurora police in a 2020 police report obtained by CBS News.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit pointed to a quote from an unnamed ICE spokesperson quoted by news media.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quoted
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However, Li on Tuesday cited internal YouTube data to argue that Kaley had not been addicted to YouTube at all.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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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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Manhattan Councilman Harvey Epstein echoed the significance of the discovery.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Suleyman’s warning echoed the viral essay of the week, a version of which was published on Fortune, by AI researcher Matt Shumer, who compared this moment to February 2020, when the pandemic was about to hit America.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 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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Here are 10 spectacular viewing locations for this rare celestial event, which won't be repeated anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028-2029.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Chapman expressed concern that such errors could be repeated in the future, and that similar lawsuits could be costly to a city already in a fiscal crisis.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 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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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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