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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 cites
One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As supporting evidence, Biondi cites the Dream Stele — a granite slab placed in front of the Great Sphinx around 1400 BC — which appears to depict two sphinx figures.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
As for the causes of what’s impacting the WRS, Paulsen cites cratering consumer sentiment, dismal job postings, the impact of the Iran war, among other factors.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The group cites studies showing that many retailers do not pass on the full amount of the gas tax reduction to consumers.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Uthmeier specifically cites the Florida Civil Rights Act, explaining that the Rooney Rule stands in violation.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The task force includes roughly half the Cabinet and cites Minnesota’s multibillion-dollar Medicaid fraud as evidence that the federal government has neglected fraud for decades.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Arie also cites Wonder as a major influence in her own songwriting.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As supporting evidence, Biondi cites the Dream Stele — a granite slab placed in front of the Great Sphinx around 1400 BC — which appears to depict two sphinx figures.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
As for the causes of what’s impacting the WRS, Paulsen cites cratering consumer sentiment, dismal job postings, the impact of the Iran war, among other factors.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The group cites studies showing that many retailers do not pass on the full amount of the gas tax reduction to consumers.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Uthmeier specifically cites the Florida Civil Rights Act, explaining that the Rooney Rule stands in violation.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The task force includes roughly half the Cabinet and cites Minnesota’s multibillion-dollar Medicaid fraud as evidence that the federal government has neglected fraud for decades.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Arie also cites Wonder as a major influence in her own songwriting.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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The report mentions Bedouin civilians, including children and elderly people, being shot and killed while fleeing on foot, and a case where two men's bodies were left hanging at the gate of a village for days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many people first hear about this legal and financial status after they're served with a debt lawsuit and an attorney mentions it as a possible defense.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Givens has said the new bill, which specifies why the legislation is needed, would stand up against a legal challenge.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Reuters quotes four anonymous sources familiar with Amazon’s upcoming plans who say the brand is actively working on a new mobile phone.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Paula notices that every time her husband leaves the house, the lights in the home dim minutes later.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after arriving at the Hotel Providence, the narrator notices that the building is situated across the street from a church that once hosted an experimental theater space.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gontang notes that walking on an incline can make a substantial difference because walking uphill requires more muscle activation and greater energy expenditure than walking on a flat surface.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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More than a quarter of the works in this show have never been publicly exhibited before, the museum notes.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The census data helps county applications for state or federal funding because population growth indicates an area’s expansion and financial needs for more infrastructure, Breitzke said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The source indicates this is particularly crucial for the institution at large.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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