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Of course, Ireland's bowling attack is incomparable to Australia's and to cite this as Ashes preparation would be very unrealistic, but England can only play the schedule they are given.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Experts cite speeding and cellphone distractions as two of the biggest problems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Local media cite a directive by a judiciary administrative official telling all staff not to report to work following the closure of courts for "security reasons".
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Many families cite living under that financial stress, said Ailen Arreaza, the executive director of ParentsTogether, a national nonprofit that works to engage parents politically.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
Many cite the date of Earth’s reputed beginning as October 26.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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Moreover, Muir cites research from strategists at Citadel Securities and Barclays showing that, on a seasonal basis, September and October are typically the worst months for risk-adjusted returns in the S&P 500.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
The lawsuit also cites Black being questioned about who in his social circle has NDAs as another example of the committee’s overreach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The complaint cites three separate advertising products at issue: Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Amid the din of his frenetic business career, there’s a constant in Kushner’s life that he cites for keeping him grounded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
His request is not accepted, although he cites his poor health, and he serves until the end of the war.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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He also cited limitations, including potentially ill-fitting rings, a relatively small sample size of 45 participants and older hardware and software.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
The Netherlands’ central bank cited “geopolitical unrest” this week in its decision to move gold out of New York.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 6, 2026
A Lufkin officer was indicted Aug. 24 on 100 counts of misusing official information, which Abbott cited as a concerning development during a Friday radio interview.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Namora cited the spread of false information about protest locations and student arrests, which he said are "likely intended to spread fear and discourage civilians from taking part in the demonstrations".
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The investigator cited with displeasure “Exhibit Q”: a bill for $319.05 that Mollie’s mother, Lizzie, had racked up at a butcher shop before her death.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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Average U.S. gas prices, at $4.14 a gallon, shattered the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 and are about $1 more than they were last year, the Associated Press reported, citing AAA data.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
Chinese memory-chip maker ChangXin Memory Technologies sought to reassure investors that it is gaining ground in higher-end memory markets, citing advances in smartphone and artificial-intelligence technologies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The Trump Store Manchester shut its doors recently, citing weak sales and high operating expenses due to increased rent and advertising costs, according to an employee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
The envoys will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday in Moscow, and then will hold talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday in Kyiv, Axios said, citing US officials.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
But a small group known as the Hollywood Ten refused to answer questions, citing the First Amendment of the US Constitution, which grants citizens the freedom of speech and association.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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