quoting

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We were tickled, then, to see another iteration of our favorite story appear in Politico amid Becerra’s rise: an anonymity-heavy piece quoting the politician’s former administration colleagues calling him a loser.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

“I think if someone decides to go, then you need to let them go,” Wolff said at the time, quoting wisdom he received from Manchester City soccer manager Pep Guardiola.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He also railed against O’Donnell for quoting that portion of the manifesto, saying it was inappropriate to do so.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The force appealed for anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or any other footage to get in touch, quoting incident 1419 of 10 April.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

From the moment the article had appeared, Harry had had to endure people — Slytherins, mainly -— quoting it at him as he passed and making sneering comments.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling