- present tense form of cite (3rd person singular).
cites
Example Sentences
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Allen cites a busy legislative session in which he was an author of bills signed by the governor that cracked down on the insurance industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
He most often cites Serbia's infrastructure and improved living standards as proof of his success, once pledging to make the country a "land of cranes".
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
The Pentagon’s public database cites 18 servicemember deaths, but officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the figures, said the true number could be as high as 23.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Bank cites uncertainty on growth prospects, pressure from semaglutide’s 2032 patent expiry, fair valuation, and limited near-term news flow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
As an example Bernstein cites He felt it offered the best opportunity to do fundamental research in chemistry, which was what he had taken his Doctor of Philosophy degree in.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
