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citation

[sahy-tey-shuhn] / saɪˈteɪ ʃən /




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Maybe they can get tenure by embracing and touting these ideas and getting a citation from a Supreme Court justice, maybe even a majority opinion.

From Slate Aug. 16, 2026

Two former winners - Suede and Dave - receive nominations, while Florence + The Machine picks up a fourth citation for her thunderous new album, Everybody Scream.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

You can qualify for a reward if you notify the police about fireworks being used in West Covina and the violator is detained, issued a citation or arrested, according to a police department news release.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

She appeared to be issued a citation, but declined to discuss it when approached by a reporter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

“Clearly, that sign is a hazard,” he said, and promised Wilfrido would be issued a citation.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

One flagged doubtful citations, the other assesses each flag, and I adjudicated every call against my archived sources, across 566 end notes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The Sheriff’s Department has said it had appealed the citations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Five more received citations from police, an administration official told CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Law enforcement for the National Park Service told AFP in June that five people were arrested for vandalism and five others were issued federal citations.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

The officer read the citations and explained that even though they were all misdemeanors, I had been processed and would still have to appear in court.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds




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