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  • present tense form of cite (3rd person singular).
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cites



VERB
subpoena
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STRONGEST


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Kigali considers it a security threat and cites its presence in eastern DR Congo to justify its military posture.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Streaming service cites “intense competition’ and acknowledges ‘some investor concern about our view hours growth.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Robb cites examples such as “basis points,” “volatility” and “equities.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

The agreement repeatedly cites a set of “Implementation Documents” that will finalize the U.S. ownership stake and the rights of unnamed investors.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 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


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