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as in mentioned
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in noted
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 cited
Police in Phoenix have detained a young man who allegedly vandalized a public memorial for Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator killed last week at a university campus in Utah, media cited police as saying.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Another claim cited a 2018 post from Robinson’s mother’s Facebook, which showed the future alleged assassin dressed in an adidas tracksuit and squatting — a popular, apolitical meme that blew up in the 2010s, poking fun at Eastern Europeans.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 Sep. 2025
The investment bank cited reasons including declining popularity of Pop Mart’s products.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
All this changed in 1977 when Larkin and Lord David Cecil both cited Pym when The Times Literary Supplement asked leading literary figures to name Britain’s most underrated novelists.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Communities from Singapore’s GIC for $10 billion, according to the Financial Times, as cited by StreetAccount.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite the severe situation and evacuation warnings, there are still a significant number of residents who remain in the city who have cited different reasons for staying, including not being able to afford the costs of evacuation and transportation.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Mitchell had left her daughter in Thomas' care for 45 minutes, according to a criminal complaint cited by The Times and PIX11.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Economic factors such as no income tax, like the rest of Florida, and more affordable housing options also were cited as factors.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Another claim cited a 2018 post from Robinson’s mother’s Facebook, which showed the future alleged assassin dressed in an adidas tracksuit and squatting — a popular, apolitical meme that blew up in the 2010s, poking fun at Eastern Europeans.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 Sep. 2025
The investment bank cited reasons including declining popularity of Pop Mart’s products.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
All this changed in 1977 when Larkin and Lord David Cecil both cited Pym when The Times Literary Supplement asked leading literary figures to name Britain’s most underrated novelists.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Communities from Singapore’s GIC for $10 billion, according to the Financial Times, as cited by StreetAccount.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite the severe situation and evacuation warnings, there are still a significant number of residents who remain in the city who have cited different reasons for staying, including not being able to afford the costs of evacuation and transportation.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Mitchell had left her daughter in Thomas' care for 45 minutes, according to a criminal complaint cited by The Times and PIX11.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Economic factors such as no income tax, like the rest of Florida, and more affordable housing options also were cited as factors.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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Some content creators on platforms including YouTube and TikTok mentioned Dahle’s plea agreement in videos, but also erroneously pointed to the judge as the source of the agreement.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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One word consistently was mentioned among the stars attending Thursday’s Kering Foundation Caring for Women Dinner at New York’s The Pool restaurant and event space — hope, a word and emotion many declared was more vital than ever.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan noted the biggest key is keeping his body regulated.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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She is quoted $750 for the sweet, which is out of their meager budget.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Brundle's live statement on Sky F1 was quoted by Planet F1.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His status for the remainder of the game wasn’t specified.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The length of that previous extension wasn’t specified at the time.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But in recent years, psychologists, sociologists and concerned parents alike have noticed a growing number of young adults who seem caught in this adolescent quicksand — unable or unwilling to take the next step into adulthood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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People in neighborhood are afraid, candidates say The Republican candidate seeking Hortman’s seat, real estate agent Ruth Bittner, noticed early in her campaign that people in the neighborhood where Hortman was killed seemed afraid to open their doors.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tom Chittum, a former ATF Associate Deputy Director had predicted the single shot fired at Kirk indicated a bolt action rifle was used.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Reviews indicated that this shirt had been available for sale since November 2024 but the description shows it has been remarketed in the wake of Kirk's killing.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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