The authorities cited a history of pollution at the site dating back decades.

No authorities cited to us establish the contrary position.

The authorities cited his medical condition in denying the request.

The authority cited lower oil prices, unresolved environmental issues and rising costs of construction as reasons for abandoning the project.

Chinese authorities have long cited flood control on the Yangtze as a primary justification for the project.

In the previous month, the authorities cited the mine for 57 safety infractions.

Chechen authorities cited mechanical fault as a cause of the crash.

Other authorities cited to us strongly suggest that this is not a good plea unless the earlier case was carried to a conclusion.

The authorities cited suspicions that drug traffickers might have planned the crime.

The Israeli authorities cite security reasons for incidents such as this.