cite as

Frequency: 9.240.2 per million words

to mention something as an example, proof, or reason

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Examples (10)

  • He cited the fall in unemployment as one of the government's successes.
  • The lawyer cited a previous case as a precedent for her argument.
  • She often cites her grandmother's wisdom as the main influence in her life.
  • In his report, he will cite the latest statistics as evidence of climate change.
  • The study cites lack of funding as the primary reason for the project's failure.
  • Critics cited the film's poor dialogue as a major weakness.
  • Please cite this article as a source in your bibliography.
  • The CEO is expected to cite market volatility as the cause for the recent downturn.
  • He was cited as a hero for his actions during the fire.
  • The teacher cited John's essay as an excellent example for the rest of the class.