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as in mentioning
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in specifying
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 citing
Boozman's remarks to reporters on Tuesday followed the department's recent warning to state agencies about suspending allotments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, citing the nearly monthlong federal government shutdown as the reason.
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Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
The cuts come after Chegg in May laid off 22% of its workforce, citing increasing adoption of AI.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
At the time of the crash, Kyren's vehicle was over 72 yards behind the other vehicles, Ory said, citing the report from the district attorney's office.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The catastrophic storm was also affecting travelers to the island with about 25,000 tourists still remaining in the country, The New York Times noted, citing Jamaica’s minister of education.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Even Bill Clinton argued the amendment should be changed so that a president can serve more than two consecutive terms, citing longer life expectancies.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
During a bond hearing, Judge Mark Scurti called Lunn an extreme danger to the community and the victim, citing his criminal history, FOX 45 reported.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The company declined to share additional specifics, citing the privacy of the crew member and their family.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The first phase of the agreement is still in motion, with Hamas yet to hand over the bodies of the remaining 15 hostages to Israel, citing difficulty in retrieving them from the rubble.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
The cuts come after Chegg in May laid off 22% of its workforce, citing increasing adoption of AI.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
At the time of the crash, Kyren's vehicle was over 72 yards behind the other vehicles, Ory said, citing the report from the district attorney's office.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The catastrophic storm was also affecting travelers to the island with about 25,000 tourists still remaining in the country, The New York Times noted, citing Jamaica’s minister of education.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Even Bill Clinton argued the amendment should be changed so that a president can serve more than two consecutive terms, citing longer life expectancies.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
During a bond hearing, Judge Mark Scurti called Lunn an extreme danger to the community and the victim, citing his criminal history, FOX 45 reported.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The company declined to share additional specifics, citing the privacy of the crew member and their family.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The first phase of the agreement is still in motion, with Hamas yet to hand over the bodies of the remaining 15 hostages to Israel, citing difficulty in retrieving them from the rubble.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citing
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That’s all without mentioning the fact that the Crown notched a nine-game win streak to conclude the season — tying the longest streak in the post-shootout era in MLS.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, the only evidence explicitly mentioning Jones in the report pertains to a pair of Facebook posts made before and after the incident.—
Amanda McCoy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
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Zydlewski worked with Collins’s office to revise Sea Grant’s funding application, specifying how the program aligned with Administration priorities.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Miranda fangirled after the concert on Instagram, quoting her.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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In August, the Administration was accused of quoting a white supremacists in a DHS post for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruiting.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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As conversations continue around Gaza's reconstruction amid the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, doctors and humanitarian workers are urging that efforts be focused on addressing the malnutrition crisis, noting that simply flooding the zone with aid won't make a meaningful dent.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Recently, Chance The Rapper told DJ Bootleg Kev about Mac playing a vital role in one of his most famous ad-libs, noting that the moment occurred during an LA recording session with Chuck Inglish.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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What researchers actually discovered is a small asteroid following Earth’s orbit, one that’s been traveling alongside us for decades without anyone noticing.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the smart ones were noticing.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The quarterback held his arm gingerly against his body, indicating a potential collarbone or shoulder injury.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In the three-way race that followed, Cuomo’s support climbed to 33 percent, indicating that many of Adams’ former voters migrated to him—while Mamdani’s overall numbers held steady.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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