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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“We expect the company’s strengthening trend to continue into 2027,” analysts say, citing data centers, satellites, and improvements across the industrial and automotive end-markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
City airport and DWP officials declined to comment on the agreements, citing pending litigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
US media citing anonymous sources had earlier reported that Bolsonaro had arrived in the United States on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
There were around 200 passengers on board when they were ordered to disembark in Cambodia, Bloomberg reported, citing the cruise operator's founder.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Instead of citing them for contempt of court, the magistrate would then pose the questions they would not answer from me.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
