Cite
Number
Number verb - To find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added.
Common collocations
| list | cite list | number list |
| episode | cite episode | number episode |
| characters | cite characters | number characters |
| grounds | cite grounds | number grounds |
| Other words: works. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Based on a True Story or Based on a Great Big Lie: While the story doesn't cite itself as such, there are a large number of similarities between Signs and the "Hopkinsville Goblins" event in 1955.
Source: Film / Signs -
Some will cite thirteen as being the number of Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve Disciples of Jesus in The Bible and the one who betrayed him, leading to his death on a Friday (he was replaced by Matthias; who became the new 12th Disciple, thus making Judas number 13).
Source: 13 Is Unlucky - Whenever they discuss an order or regulation, it isn't enough for them to cite the regulation's number, they also know the applicable section and paragragh.
Source: Ludicrous Precision
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