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as in mentioning
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in specifying
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 citing
Many articles are hedging their bets about AI in 2025, citing costs and ROI, but your small business must use it.
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Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson was opposed to its release, citing a longstanding practice of concluding ethics investigations after a member had left Congress.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Huh echoes this, citing Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau design styles making a comeback.
—Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
The Moscow Times reported on December 18, citing a Sudanese intelligence official.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Jim Cramer said Apple’s services business needs to outperform, citing a potential increase in revenues from the App Store.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The defence team has repeatedly sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began, nearly five years ago, citing Israel's precarious defence situation since the 7 October Hamas attacks.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson was opposed to its release, citing a longstanding practice of concluding ethics investigations after a member had left Congress.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Huh echoes this, citing Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau design styles making a comeback.
—Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
The Moscow Times reported on December 18, citing a Sudanese intelligence official.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Jim Cramer said Apple’s services business needs to outperform, citing a potential increase in revenues from the App Store.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The defence team has repeatedly sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began, nearly five years ago, citing Israel's precarious defence situation since the 7 October Hamas attacks.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citing
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The plan was due to be discussed on Thursday during a meeting among the agency's leadership, CNN reported, mentioning a source familiar with the matter who decided to remain anonymous to avoid retaliation.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The prohibition may apply even when AI uses proxy indicators—such as discussions of past legal trouble, affiliations with certain groups, or posts mentioning financial hardship.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Citing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citing. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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