quoting

Example Sentences

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States have broad powers to set the "time, place and manner" of holding congressional elections, Barrett wrote, quoting the US Constitution.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

James Talarico has been found guilty of quoting Jesus.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Says Delgado Lopera, quoting Pedro Lemebel: “I could write with no tongue, like a newscaster on CNN, no accent and hold the salt,” Lemebel wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The government spent $32-$38 billion buying yen in the market last Thursday, local media reported, quoting Bank of Japan data.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

His father checked the margin of the page for the textual corrections of Rabbi Elijah—the same Rabbi Elijah who had persecuted Hasidim!—and showed Danny that he had been quoting from the corrected text.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok