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cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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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
The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Gunning has cited Bates as one of her inspirations for her Baby Reindeer performance.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at CVS Health Corporation, and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamental data points.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Marino cited disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and John Cazale’s Fredo Corleone from The Godfather as visual references for Cobb’s look, as well as a few more natural ones.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Those physicians are often cited by lawmakers seeking to ban this care.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
Wiliams cited negative plays — and there were too many on the opening drive — as why the offense cannot begin clicking early.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
It is frequently cited as a failure of multiculturalism and the impact of mass immigration.
—Adam Shaw, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Gunning has cited Bates as one of her inspirations for her Baby Reindeer performance.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at CVS Health Corporation, and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamental data points.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Marino cited disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and John Cazale’s Fredo Corleone from The Godfather as visual references for Cobb’s look, as well as a few more natural ones.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Those physicians are often cited by lawmakers seeking to ban this care.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
Wiliams cited negative plays — and there were too many on the opening drive — as why the offense cannot begin clicking early.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
It is frequently cited as a failure of multiculturalism and the impact of mass immigration.
—Adam Shaw, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The younger players in the top-15-40ish bracket do seem a little more willing to experiment, perhaps being less entrenched than the players mentioned above who grew up through Nadal and Djokovic’s total mastery of baseline tennis.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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No cause of death was specified.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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To qualify for relief, a reporting company must have a BOI reporting deadline falling within the period beginning one day before the date the specified disaster began - as indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – and ending 90 days after that date.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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At 36, Williams has not yet indicated any plans to retire after the 2025 season.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Cited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cited. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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