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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

“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

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

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

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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