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Discover LudwigThe phrase "citing a" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used to introduce a source or reference in a sentence. It is commonly used in academic writing or in formal settings. Example: "The author concluded the study by citing a well-known expert in the field."
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citing a decade-old estimate of $100 million a year.
Those authorities refused, citing a continuing investigation.
It is citing a Ukrainian military spokesman.
He declined to elaborate, citing a privacy agreement.
Russia's rulers refuse, citing a constitutional ban on extradition.
Nadal withdrew before the Open started, citing a knee injury.
| TechCrunch, citing a "source," writes that "Reddit is raising money.
"Paolo Cirino Pomicino!" Grillo shouted, citing a representative from Naples.
Mr. Herman ultimately prevailed by citing a historical precedent.
He would not identify the couple, citing a confidentiality agreement.
(Shamir denies this, citing "a malicious invention by my detractors").
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