citation

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He was taken to a nearby jail and released later the morning of March 14, with a citation, according to police.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Simmons was released later that day with a citation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Hugely influential, that paper has been cited in 5,845 others as of Tuesday, according to citation tracker the Web of Science.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"Fela's influence spans generations, inspiring artists such as Beyonce, Paul McCartney and Thom Yorke, and shaping modern Nigerian Afrobeats," said a citation on the Grammys list of this year's honorees.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Her sister Emily Winston received a citation from President Roosevelt, thanking her for more than one thousand hours of meritorious service as a nurse’s aide during the war.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly