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cite

[sahyt] / saɪt /


VERB
subpoena
Synonyms
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STRONGEST


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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

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

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

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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