Citing
Take
Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.
Both words in one sentence
- It was quickly decided, by self admission, that it would be Paul, citing it would just take a big briefcase of Hairbo and he'd take out Stewart and Adam.
- A comic sci-fi short story by Harry Harrison had Da Chief bullying one of his men to take on a mission instead of going on leave, citing a clause in his contract, which he produces for effect.
Source: I Made Copies -
Murphy refuses, citing her oath as a cop; she is still responsible for the people of Chicago and can't take up a calling as a Knight.
Source: Literature / Small Favor
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