Quotes what one sees mentioned? (5)

I believe the answer is:

cites

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'quotes' is the definition.
('cite' can be a synonym of 'quote')

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(Other definitions for cites that I've seen before include "Quotes (an author)" , "Refers to" , "Quotes as authority" , "Mentions as an example" , "Quotes; mentions in official despatch" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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