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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
Lopez cited problems — but no wrongdoing — with the auction process.
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CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
As cited above, while progress has been made over the past 5 decades in improving the taste of LNCS, there is still work to do.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company cited, in part, a rise in cheap imports from Asia.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Most recently, the Department of Homeland Security Cyber Safety Review Board cited a ‘cascade’ of errors by Microsoft, allowing Chinese hackers to breach federal email systems.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In 2021, 900 greyhounds were reportedly injured and 232 died, according to local media reports, cited by the BBC.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Barca has 10 working days to lodge an appeal and plans to do so according to Mundo Deportivo, which cited anonymous sources.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ahead of their proposal to Republicans, Democrats cited estimates released Thursday by the Congressional Budget Office, lawmakers' nonpartisan bookkeeper, that projected a significant jump in the nation's uninsured rate if the ACA credits are allowed to expire.
—Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre cited a scheduling conflict and said First Lady Jill Biden will represent the United States.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
As cited above, while progress has been made over the past 5 decades in improving the taste of LNCS, there is still work to do.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company cited, in part, a rise in cheap imports from Asia.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Most recently, the Department of Homeland Security Cyber Safety Review Board cited a ‘cascade’ of errors by Microsoft, allowing Chinese hackers to breach federal email systems.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In 2021, 900 greyhounds were reportedly injured and 232 died, according to local media reports, cited by the BBC.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Barca has 10 working days to lodge an appeal and plans to do so according to Mundo Deportivo, which cited anonymous sources.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ahead of their proposal to Republicans, Democrats cited estimates released Thursday by the Congressional Budget Office, lawmakers' nonpartisan bookkeeper, that projected a significant jump in the nation's uninsured rate if the ACA credits are allowed to expire.
—Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre cited a scheduling conflict and said First Lady Jill Biden will represent the United States.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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That’s why the Cubs have been mentioned frequently in the Hilton Anatole lobby and tagged in so many trade rumors during Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings in Texas.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In interviews, friends of Mangione have mentioned his spinal condition had a recurring impact on his quality of life.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, carbon panels can be specified as gloss or satin lacquer.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The reason this can happen is that the level of intelligence is not specified in the definition.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those are the main findings of a new study released on Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit financed by the insurance industry, that indicated that vehicles with taller front ends cause serious injuries at lower speeds.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Cited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cited. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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