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quoting

  • present participle of quote.

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“We design our products and services to protect people’s privacy because only DNA is harder to anonymize than human movements,” the company’s website says, quoting Georgetown law and privacy expert Paul Ohm.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

At the end of the routine, he recalled quoting Cassie in the musical: “I’m a dancer! A dancer dances.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

States have broad powers to set the "time, place and manner" of holding congressional elections, Barrett wrote, quoting the US Constitution.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Just before his death was confirmed, the Fars news agency issued a statement quoting Naini as saying Iran's missile production deserved a "perfect score" and was continuing despite the war.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

“I’m... damaged,” he said, quoting what Malcolm had said to him many times.

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson