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citing

ADJECTIVE
quoting
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Analysts upgraded Agilysys, citing impressive fiscal 2027 guidance and the growing contribution from its Marriott International deal.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

However, a final autopsy report determined that there was no link between the fight and the subsequent brain bleed, instead citing injuries Shaylee suffered after falling down some stairs days after the fight took place.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Sir Grant also declined to answer a series of detailed questions from Sir Laurie, citing "legal obligations of confidentiality which I cannot unilaterally waive".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

However, the body left its growth forecast for the U.S. economy this year unchanged at 2%, citing support from strong consumer spending and investment in technologies driven by artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I did not wish to depart from citing recent Italian examples, yet I do not want to omit Hiero of Syracuse, one of those I mentioned above.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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