- present tense form of cite (3rd person singular).
cites
Example Sentences
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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
She cites Nova Twins, who took out a bank loan to record their debut album which received rave reviews but they still struggled to find a label, she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 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
It cites subsidies continuing to cushion the impact of higher global energy prices, Kenanga economists say in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 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
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