CITES

British  

abbreviation

1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

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Example Sentences

The term itself “is a beautiful word,” he is fond of saying, and he often cites the example of President William McKinley, who levied tariffs to generate revenue before the nation had an income tax.

From Salon

Wolff, a political newcomer, is a Chartered Financial Analyst, real estate investor and former hedge manager who cites his experience building a home and auto insurance brokerage for financial services firm Capital One.

From Los Angeles Times

The next time a pundit cites that as a positive factor, though, ask them what happens with cash when it runs onto the metaphorical field?

From The Wall Street Journal

Tetreault cites the shorter duration of bare-knuckle fights as another mitigating factor when answering safety concerns.

From BBC

The streamer also cites the illegal use of sets derived from “Squid Game,” costumes from “Bridgerton” and character design from “KPop Demon Hunters.”

From Los Angeles Times

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