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cited

CEFR: B2

Quoted or referred to an academic source, legal precedent, or empirical study as justification.

Synonyms

adduced
referenced

Common Collocations

widely cited
frequently cited
cited as evidence

Example Sentence

Rising housing costs are cited as the primary driver behind urban outward migration.

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