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cites



VERB
subpoena
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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He cites the 2024 finding on Mars by the Perseverance rover of “a biosignature of heavy-metal reduction by alien microbes, possibly the most incredible discovery of the century.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Wednesday's ruling cites a number of comments that Hill allegedly made to jurors during the trial.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The Seafarers' Charity cites hypervigilance, burnout, fatigue, loneliness, depression and anxiety as some of the mental strains facing the 20,000 seafarers stranded by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since February 28.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The letter cites Delaware law that allows stockholders to inspect the company’s books and records “for any proper purpose.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

To get a better sense of the decimation, McAuliffe looked at the Authentic Osage Indian Roll Book, which cites the deaths of many of the original allotted members of the tribe.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann



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