How to Use cite in a Sentence

cite

verb

• He cited evidence suggesting she was in the area when the crime was committed.
• She was cited for reckless driving.
• The article cites several experts on the subject.
• The museum had often been cited as an example of successful fund-raising.
• Travel safety experts cite Lisbon’s low crime rates in finding that the city is safe for female solo travelers.
  — Karen Francis, Essence, 23 Dec. 2022
• The outlet cited demographic factors, particularly what could wind up as a record-setting gender gap.
  — David Jackson, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
• Many cite shallow engagement, low budgets, and a general sense of performative activism as primary causes.
  — Ebony Flake, Essence, 22 Dec. 2022
• Defenders of preemption laws often cite a need for uniformity in laws across the state and an aversion to a patchwork of different rules in different Ohio cities.
  — Jake Zuckerman, cleveland, 5 Jan. 2023
• Astronomers could, for example, demand that any paper citing a result also cite the proposal that generated the enabling data.
  — Jason Wright, Scientific American, 5 Dec. 2022
• The team might cite performance reviews and other aspects of Shelton’s employment file that suggest his departure was lawful and reasonable.
  — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2024
• Police currently cite and seize vehicles for up to 30 days if someone is participating in a speed contest on a highway or driving recklessly.
  — Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Dec. 2022
• To cite one example, our new baccalaureate program in respiratory care came out of conversations with partners at area hospitals.
  — Leada Gore | [e-mail], al, 8 Dec. 2022
• That groundbreaking moment would throw open doors for costume designers coming after her, many of whom cite Carter as an influence and integral in helping further their careers.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Dec. 2022
• The Dobbs draft takes pains to cite this stunning fact.
  — Akhil Reed Amar, WSJ, 13 May 2022
• For those who are pregnant, the CDC cites unique risks.
  — Talia Varley, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2023
• Bauer could cite that loss in his suit against the woman.
  — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2022
• This year, for the first time, every coach cited the same two teams: the Rams and 49ers.
  — Andy Benoit, SI.com, 18 June 2018
• The Supreme Court announced her death in a statement but did not cite a cause.
  — Bart Barnes, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Nov. 2022
• The could be worth as much as $800 million, per Reuters citing sources.
  — Lucinda Shen, Fortune, 18 May 2020
• The team, which changed its name to the Guardians after the 2021 season, announced his death but did not cite a cause.
  — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2023
• The company cited equipment failure as the cause of the spill.
  — David North, Chicago Reader, 10 July 2018
• Students have to cite texts from the American Red Cross.
  — Jem Bartholomew, WSJ, 29 Dec. 2020
• The brothers insist that isn't true and cite a detailed contract between the band and the club.
  — CBS News, 22 Oct. 2021
• His response was to cite a familiar face, a fourth-year member of the team.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2022
• This might be the most frequent error that experts cite.
  — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2022
• The company cited a soft ad market as part the reason for the hit.
  — Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
• The restaurant cited the rising cost of rent as a factor in the eatery shutting down.
  — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
• Police cite the rise in shootings and said the number of homicides from guns increased each of the past three years.
  — Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2021
• One of the main hazards that bloggers cite when talking about candles are the wicks—lead wicks to be exact.
  — Sam Gutierrez, House Beautiful, 26 Dec. 2018
• Police often cite a clause in the union contract for the secrecy.
  — oregonlive, 15 June 2020

Last Updated: 12 Nov 2024