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  • present participle of cite.

citing

ADJECTIVE
quoting
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Commissioner John Galo interjected, citing concerns he had about the recurring fees Monarch Tracking could charge, which could cost the county tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, in his estimate.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Elevated U.S. inflation pressures continue to “underpin the U.S. dollar to the detriment of the Australian dollar,” StoneX’s Matt Simpson says, citing U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The U.S. and Iran had made progress on key issues around the Iranian nuclear program in the days before the latest strikes, the New York Times reported, citing U.S. officials.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“That’s a big policy decision that lawmakers will need to make, and I’m not sure how that would go,” Alexander said, citing a lack of detailed public plans from state and local elections officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Two of the companies refused to pay the full amount, citing excessive insurance clauses.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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