cite
verb (used with object)
to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority.
had cited
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past perfectof cite.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Edmunds analysts had cited higher gasoline prices and lofty interest rates as headwinds to sales.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
I had reached out to Watson because I considered her a leading voice for protecting the “family values” of the area—the same values Babb had cited when arresting Gamble.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
On March 3, I asked Shulman why a recent press release had cited risks—including “Concentration Risk” and “Exit Strategy Risk”—that weren’t detailed in the ETF’s prospectus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
The committee had cited the "disproportionate" cost to the party of a mayoral election to replace Burnham when it blocked his bid to stand in the Greater Manchester seat.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
I took my Bible from our little crate bookcase, and bringing it over to the light, looked up the passage Grandma had cited.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
