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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Infiniweb declined to comment, citing the active litigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
In February 2026, chief executive officer Cyril Linette left the committee, citing "insurmountable disagreements" with Grospiron.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
She said uncertainty is such that conditions could change overnight — citing rising diesel prices as one example.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
"But the greatest opportunity lies ahead," Wilkinson added, citing critical minerals, clean industrial development and Arctic security as areas of potential cooperation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
“One cubic centimetre cures ten gloomy sentiments,” said the Assistant Predestinator citing a piece of homely hypnopacdic wisdom.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
