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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It says that the RAF's £50,000 "wildfire buckets for dropping water" are 2,000 miles away, citing military sources.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Stock rose after the shipping group raised its full-year guidance for the second time in less than three months, citing higher freight rates and strong demand in Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
At least one resident has sued the company in connection with the incident, citing costs for air purifiers and utilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“I have both Democrat and Republican friends,” he said, citing his experience as a general manager of a talk radio station that aired diverse views.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
He continued his speech, citing more myths about TB, and when he was done the moderator thanked him for giving a provocative talk.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
