cite
verb (used with object)
to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority.
have cited
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present perfectof cite.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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On recent earnings calls, executives at department-store chains like Macy’s and Kohl’s have cited jewelry as a strength.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Experts have cited a number of obstacles to holding such a vote, including how soldiers, millions of Ukrainian refugees and people from occupied territories would vote, as well as disinformation threats from Russia.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
AI’s impact on the job market remains a big question mark, though some companies have cited AI investments while announcing high-profile layoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
City authorities have cited the obscure commission’s denial as reason for not moving forward even though the City Council voted in favor of the project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Among the reasons he and others have cited for the blindness of the affluent is the fact that they are less and less likely to share spaces and services with the poor.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
