How to Use cite in a Sentence

cite

verb
Definition of citenext
Synonyms for citenext
  • He cited evidence suggesting she was in the area when the crime was committed.
  • She was cited for reckless driving.
  • The article cites several experts on the subject.
  • The museum had often been cited as an example of successful fund-raising.
  • Some cite safety; studies suggest higher rates of serious injury for e-bike riders.
    — Kyle Bagenstose, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2022
  • The likelihood that any scholar will cite my father’s entries about learning to bake cornbread or recovering from a knee surgery is low.
    — Lauren Silverman, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The upward trend found in the study comes as states loosen restrictions for carrying a handgun and more gun owners cite protection as a top concern.
    — Brie Stimson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Most respondents cite a lack of candidates with the right experience and technical skills.
    — Alan Patricof, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Police located the dog in the backyard of an Andrea Drive home and were able to identify the suspect and cite him for petty theft.
    — Brian Lisik, cleveland, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Giuliani’s lawyer asked for a delay or that he be allowed to appear virtually, citing a contractual commitment to host a live radio broadcast in the evening.
    — Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Mitchell is one of many village residents who cite as a turning point October, 2004, when forty feet of shoreline eroded during a single storm.
    — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Advocates for a multiplanetary future often cite the need to establish homes for humanity in other places in order to ensure our species’ long-term survival.
    — Eva Botkin-Kowacki, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The Dobbs draft takes pains to cite this stunning fact.
    — Akhil Reed Amar, WSJ, 13 May 2022
  • For those who are pregnant, the CDC cites unique risks.
    — Talia Varley, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Bauer could cite that loss in his suit against the woman.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2022
  • This year, for the first time, every coach cited the same two teams: the Rams and 49ers.
    — Andy Benoit, SI.com, 18 June 2018
  • The Supreme Court announced her death in a statement but did not cite a cause.
    — Bart Barnes, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The could be worth as much as $800 million, per Reuters citing sources.
    — Lucinda Shen, Fortune, 18 May 2020
  • The team, which changed its name to the Guardians after the 2021 season, announced his death but did not cite a cause.
    — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The company cited equipment failure as the cause of the spill.
    — David North, Chicago Reader, 10 July 2018
  • Students have to cite texts from the American Red Cross.
    — Jem Bartholomew, WSJ, 29 Dec. 2020
  • The brothers insist that isn't true and cite a detailed contract between the band and the club.
    — CBS News, 22 Oct. 2021
  • His response was to cite a familiar face, a fourth-year member of the team.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2022
  • This might be the most frequent error that experts cite.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2022
  • The company cited a soft ad market as part the reason for the hit.
    — Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The restaurant cited the rising cost of rent as a factor in the eatery shutting down.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Police cite the rise in shootings and said the number of homicides from guns increased each of the past three years.
    — Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2021
  • One of the main hazards that bloggers cite when talking about candles are the wicks—lead wicks to be exact.
    — Sam Gutierrez, House Beautiful, 26 Dec. 2018
  • Police often cite a clause in the union contract for the secrecy.
    — oregonlive, 15 June 2020
  • The newspaper’s story cited court records, company documents and former business associates, including a past CEO of the company who said investors had worried that Musk could be deported.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024

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