- cite
- 01. The mayor [cited] personal reasons for his decision to retire from politics.02. The priest [cited] a passage from the Bible to illustrate his point.03. The couple [cited] irreconcilable differences as their reason for a divorce.04. The mayor himself has been [cited] for possible involvement in the corruption scandal.05. He [cited] over twenty different studies in his research paper.06. Make sure that you note any references you have [cited] in your essay in the bibliography.07. The most [cited] author in the world is William Shakespeare.08. Mason Cooley once noted that people are reluctant to [cite] boredom as grounds for divorce.09. William Shakespeare wrote, "The devil can [cite] Scripture for his purpose."10. Judith Martin once suggested that when you're in love, you put up with things that when you're out of love you [cite].11. The report [cited] a number of similar projects as proof of its viability.12. She [cited] her favorite poet as the inspiration behind her decision to become a writer.13. The reason which is most often [cited] for using animals in scientific research is for experimental control.14. The policeman was given a [citation] for bravery after saving a child from a burning car.15. [Citing] personal family matters, the leader of the Opposition has announced that he is resigning effective immediately.16. The group [cites] both Bob Marley and Michael Jackson as the principal influences on their music.
Grammatical examples in English. 2013.