- present tense form of cite (3rd person singular).
cites
Example Sentences
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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
The CSJ's report cites "a range of social and economic pressures" as the reasons behind their figures.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
The Bank of Japan cites inflationary pressures from global crude prices, which exceeded $114 a barrel in early May.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
The senior currency analyst cites the extent by which the won has underperformed, the increasing pushback against currency weakness by South Korean authorities, and the Bank of Korea turning more hawkish.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 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
