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Following the termination of the investigation, the Justice Department filed a motion with the courts last month to prevent the decision from being cited as precedent in future investigations.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The company cited strong revenue growth and “operating efficiency actions” during the quarter as the reason behind its record $8.6 billion in non-GAAP operating income.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Artan was placed on a return flight after US immigration officials cited "vetting concerns".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Founder and CEO Nilam Ganenthiran declined to disclose Beacon’s valuation, but said it had increased substantially from the $1 billion the company cited at its $250 million Series B round in November.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

That one out of eleven women will develop breast cancer is a much cited statistic.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos