- present tense form of cite (3rd person singular).
cites
Example Sentences
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She cites a recent visit to northern France, where she says virtually every single building had external shading.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
The civil suit cites neighbors’ complaints about “a voluminous amount of noxious excrement” as a major reason for the legal action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 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
As an example Bernstein cites He felt it offered the best opportunity to do fundamental research in chemistry, which was what he had taken his Doctor of Philosophy degree in.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
