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cite

[sahyt] / saɪt /


VERB
subpoena
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STRONGEST


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The Iranians cite this aspect of the MOU to justify their attacks on certain commercial vessels.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

Paramount is expected to cite the federal government’s analysis in its rebuttal of the states’ allegations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

“I sometimes would cite Greenspan as being a little quicker to move and a little more impulsive and maybe more willing to take a surprise move,” Bullard said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

And yet there again, the Neurocase paper I cite above on the prodigious memorizer of 7t describes how the subject’s “self-report indicates that imagining affective situations and high emotional content is critical for successful recall.”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

Mr. Friedman cites research that “people’s belief about their team’s ability is one of the best predictors of a team’s actual performance,” yet there is still potential for bias.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The report states fully restoring the Mackintosh is therefore "dependent on external funding sources that are uncertain", and cites a "significant funding gap" needing to be resolved.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

To ensure parents know the restaurant means business, the warning also cites “recent damages.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

But he cites numerous problems created by the project, ranging from damaged water and sewerage infrastructure, to a lack of parking spaces.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 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

When Mount, who has played most of his career as an attacking midfielder, joined United from Chelsea for £55m in 2023, his ability to play in central midfield was cited as one of the attractions.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Cooper also cited Drakeo’s 2021 song “IngleWeird,” interviews and music released by artists associated with the two camps as evidence of an escalating dispute.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

They cited the limited clinical studies and a lack of evidence indicating their effectiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

It cited increased exports from several countries and Saudi and United Arab Emirates oil reaching markets by alternative routes.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The study of real-estate agents cited above also includes data that reveals how agents convey information through the for-sale ads they write.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

ANZ expects the nonmanufacturing PMI to edge down to 50.0 from 50.2, citing adverse summer weather that constrained services and construction activity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

However, SAP cut its outlook for the year, citing a €100 million impact from the acquisition of data platforms Prior Labs and Dremio.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Last October, external the government said it "remained firmly opposed to the use of state-imposed forced labour", but that it was "considering how best to reflect this position," citing "operational and legal complexities".

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

The Glasgow-based company has cut the number of performances of its winter production to 17 in December, citing the "unsustainable economics of touring to Edinburgh".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

I thanked the assembled nations for exerting pressure on South Africa, citing in particular Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanganyika, who spearheaded the successful drive to oust South Africa from the British Commonwealth.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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