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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
“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
Some advocates cite a 2018 op-ed in the Wall Street Journal by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Warren Buffett that was headlined “Short-Termism Is Harming the Economy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The analysts cite the continued ramp of Mounjaro internationally, as well as healthy growth in the U.S. obesity market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Let me cite what all happened this school year alone ...” “Just skip it,” my mother said, sounding a little angry like when people at work tick her off.
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
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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
Grigoryan cites the famous Big Mec — celebrity chef Ludo Lefebvre’s decadent, French-inspired burger at Petit Trois — which costs $38.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
He boxes to relax, and as an early inspiration cites the Roman general Scipio, who with shrewd tactics defeated Carthaginian Hannibal and his war elephants to win a seemingly impossible battle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
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
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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
Jang died as deliveries surged during the pandemic, which was often cited to explain his workload.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Drapatiy’s selection as Syrskiy’s replacement was applauded by rank-and-file soldiers and senior military officials, who cited his aversion to bureaucratic malaise and preference for direct contact with officers on all levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The court's original 2024 ruling ordering the payout to Roh cited a 30 billion won slush fund her ex-president father used to propel SK Group's growth.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
One widely cited study was conducted by the San Jose Mercury News.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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Iran has been quietly rebuilding the Taleghan 2 site, located within the Parchin military complex southeast of Tehran, for several months, according to the Institute for Science and International Security, citing satellite imagery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Apollo Global Management, the private-equity giant, spent $790,000 for its billionaire CEO, Marc Rowan, to have a car and driver, citing “increased efficiency, convenience and confidentiality.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
That same day the Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced , externalits highest tally of cyclosporiasis yet, citing 4,173 confirmed cases and 7,400 more under investigation.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
A group of experts advising the Food and Drug Administration voted “no” for the first time on reclassifying a peptide, citing safety and efficacy unknowns.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Instead of citing them for contempt of court, the magistrate would then pose the questions they would not answer from me.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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