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The Iranians cite this aspect of the MOU to justify their attacks on certain commercial vessels.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
“I sometimes would cite Greenspan as being a little quicker to move and a little more impulsive and maybe more willing to take a surprise move,” Bullard said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
People cite a lot of moments from “Legally Blonde,” but that line quietly tips its hand about Elle’s superpower.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
Readers can no doubt cite others, but the larger American story is one of adaptation and resilience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
In this regard, I wish to cite a modern example.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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Grigoryan cites the famous Big Mec — celebrity chef Ludo Lefebvre’s decadent, French-inspired burger at Petit Trois — which costs $38.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
But he cites numerous problems created by the project, ranging from damaged water and sewerage infrastructure, to a lack of parking spaces.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
He cites a chart produced recently by Goldman Sachs which illustrated the “explosive growth” in levered exchange-traded funds.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
A progressive Christian, Talarico often cites scripture, and especially words of Jesus that many conservatives pointedly ignore, to argue for values like compassion and empathy.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
To get a better sense of the decimation, McAuliffe looked at the Authentic Osage Indian Roll Book, which cites the deaths of many of the original allotted members of the tribe.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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Jorge Rodríguez, who is the brother of interim president Delcy Rodríguez, cited the devastation created by the recent twin earthquakes which struck the north of Venezuela on 24 June as the reason behind the talks.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno cited one such test in 2020, a notable disclosure months after Trump said the U.S. should restart underground nuclear testing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The request follows a 57 percent jump last year in serious threats or security incidents involving judges, according to figures from the US Marshals Service cited by US media.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
During layoffs, tech executives have cited AI investments and efficiency gained from the technology as reasons for job cuts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Of the 281 wrestlers covered in the data cited above, they identified 29 crooked wrestlers and 11 who were said to be incorruptible.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and air pollution.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Dickie left the company last year, citing personal reasons.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Deep observers of his catalog also view it as his most biographical feature, citing how closely Satsuki and Mei’s bucolic retreat resembles a chapter in the filmmaker’s childhood when his own mother was gravely ill.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and other Orange County towns are cracking down on elaborate shade coverings, citing safety issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
After ignoring the students for two hours, the manager closed Woolworth’s, citing a telephoned bomb threat.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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