citing
- present participle of cite.
Example Sentences
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By 2000, Congress had eliminated both, citing concerns that the restrictions were complex to administer and could stifle savings or penalize successful investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
"In the long run, other issues concerning straits will arise," Domergue said, citing the Taiwan Strait, given China's declared territorial ambitions in Southeast Asia, or the Strait of Malacca, shared by Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
I asked the White House to identify any language in the act or in its implementation that Trump could have been citing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
But after initially paring gains, Reuters reported, citing an Iranian source, on a proposal that offered 10 days with no strikes, in an effort to revive an interim peace deal reached last month.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Fuller resigned that position in July 1995, citing differences with the School Board on a variety of issues.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
