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>> It cites the lack of economic success > It describes the lack of economic success. I'm not sure what thesis you think the article is "citing" in support of.
by miles 8y ago
>> It cites the lack of economic success
> It describes the lack of economic success. I'm not sure what thesis you think the article is "citing" in support of.
Nothing wrong with "cites" in this context. From the OED:
"4. To bring forward an instance, to adduce or allege (anything) by way of example, proof, etc."
- Armisael16 8y agoYes. The article doesn’t use the lack of economic success as an example or proof of anything. Merely mentioning something is not enough to be citing it. There has to be a larger purpose.
- robdachshund 8y agoIs arguing over semantics productive?