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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
His price tag quoted as high as $171 million (€150 million) is a major stumbling block, however, raised by a disruptive bid for that amount from Real Madrid.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
At the Constitutional Convention, only the Bible was quoted more often.
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Robert A. Ballingall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Christine Poblete-Lopez, MD, a dermatologist quoted in a Cleveland Clinic article, put it simply.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Lincoln often quoted the words again and again to remind people of their revolutionary implication.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
And as every dietitian quoted above stressed, no chewable, no matter how well-formulated, beats a plate of actual produce.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
The Dodgers and Astros combined for a record eight home runs, and The Times’ story quoted a NASA climate scientist who noted that the marine layer was a no-show.
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Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
In a 2023 column about India’s economic growth, Kristof quoted McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels without noting that Sternfels and his wife both donated a combined $5,000 to his campaign.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
At the Constitutional Convention, only the Bible was quoted more often.
—
Robert A. Ballingall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Christine Poblete-Lopez, MD, a dermatologist quoted in a Cleveland Clinic article, put it simply.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Lincoln often quoted the words again and again to remind people of their revolutionary implication.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
And as every dietitian quoted above stressed, no chewable, no matter how well-formulated, beats a plate of actual produce.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
The Dodgers and Astros combined for a record eight home runs, and The Times’ story quoted a NASA climate scientist who noted that the marine layer was a no-show.
—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
In a 2023 column about India’s economic growth, Kristof quoted McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels without noting that Sternfels and his wife both donated a combined $5,000 to his campaign.
—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quoted
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At the same time, Hurlbut said young people are notably suspicious of AI and pointed out that this spring, several commencement speakers who cited the technology drew boos at graduation ceremonies in Arizona, Florida and Tennessee.
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Investigators allege in court documents cited by WGN 9 that on the morning of the shooting, Eddie was seen in nearby security camera footage driving to the area where Kiara lived and walking to the back of her home.
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Thunberg also mentioned the construction over the causeways and said that was likely part of the reason the lanes were not built two-wide during initial construction.
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Herman Peterson, mentioned in the newspaper caption, was well-known and respected in the community for his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the historical society and many other organizations, according to Anselmo.
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Republicans have repeatedly echoed the concerns of the Legislative Analyst’s Office — which advises the Legislature on fiscal matters — about the state’s spending.
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From Friday to Sunday, singers and alphorn players filled the streets and spontaneous bursts of yodeling echoed through restaurants, where diners initially reacted with surprise before joining in.
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But Ginther noted that the way the stars were to be laid out was never specified, which means some of the designs can appear to be curious and compelling.
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Investigators determined that the first two originated from the same sender, the official told Reuters, though how that conclusion was drawn was not specified.
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Ramírez then repeated one of the lines from his viral video expressing gratitude for Mexico’s newfound joy.
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Having real and repeated connections with a Nationals player like Cavalli could connect the team more with the people closest to it.
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Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.
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People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
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Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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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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Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
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