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citation

[sahy-tey-shuhn] / saɪˈteɪ ʃən /




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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

In late May, he told a Toledo court he wanted to contest the citation because of the F-150’s driving technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 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

Every driver who is ticketed by the CHP for going over 100 mph, regardless of their driving record, has their citation automatically forwarded to the DMV’s Driver Safety Branch under the program launched last month.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

The citation goes on to say that the best time to dig wild potatoes “is in the spring as soon as the ground thaws.... During the summer they evidently become dry and tough.”

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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