cite
verb (used with object)
to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority.
citing
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present participleof cite.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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During a hearing, Judge Joseph A. Montano granted Busfield’s motion to dismiss his indictment, citing prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Affin Hwang downgrades Press Metal to hold from buy, and cuts its target price to 7.70 ringgit from 9.40 ringgit, citing less-favorable raw material price trends and a plateau in aluminium price momentum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
CNN and CBS News both reported that four people -- three children and an adult -- were killed, citing law enforcement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
ITV has reported that on Monday evening he had "mutually agreed" to resign from Reform UK, citing "personal reasons" and would be continuing as an independent councillor.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
They gave it willingly, citing dates, conversations, scenes.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
