- present tense form of cite (3rd person singular).
cites
Example Sentences
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The indictment cites bank records and emails, including a purchase order to a U.S. manufacturer for 27 servers with Nvidia H100 chips for about $7.6 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
It cites the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows citizens to sue the government for personal injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligence of federal employees.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The cites worst affected Wednesday included Paris, Bordeaux in the southwest and Lyon in the southeast, and the northern city of Lille where police again used tear gas in clashes, AFP correspondents said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 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
His request is not accepted, although he cites his poor health, and he serves until the end of the war.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
