- present tense form of cite (3rd person singular).
cites
Example Sentences
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The junior analyst cites factors such as the 5-year yield having dropped more than 10 bps since the last auction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
She cites a recent visit to northern France, where she says virtually every single building had external shading.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
The Bank of Japan cites inflationary pressures from global crude prices, which exceeded $114 a barrel in early May.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Judge cites a client who says he and his wife will move to Vietnam if one of them needs long-term care.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
He cites an article in Reader’s Digest from 1951, written by Thomas Johnson, in which a full account of Joey’s bravery is outlined.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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