- present tense form of cite (3rd person singular).
cites
Example Sentences
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Apotex cites fresh competition following lost exclusivities on key drugs including leukemia treatment nilotinib, alongside a temporary halt on U.S.-bound eye drop shipments for Richmond Hill plant remediation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Elliot cites stories of people "quitting their jobs" to invest in items like Pokémon trading cards.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
It cites the Met Office saying a sixth heatwave is on its way, with the extreme hot weather and drought driving up food prices.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
She also cites the club scene in her London hometown as a huge influence on her perspective as a historian and culture chronicler.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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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