- present participle of cite.
citing
Example Sentences
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The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed sources, reported the deal had an estimated earnout of $250 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
South Korea has so far not provided lethal weapons to Ukraine, citing a domestic ban on military aid to countries at war.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
The drinks-and-snacks giant cut its full-year outlook, citing pressures on consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Canada says it will indefinitely suspend plans to expand its medically assisted dying law to people whose sole condition is mental illness, citing a lack of consensus on who would be eligible.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Two of the companies refused to pay the full amount, citing excessive insurance clauses.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
