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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 167 (from laksa087)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa167.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.grammarly.com/commonly-confused-words/cite-vs-site\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.grammarly.com/commonly-confused-words/cite-vs-site\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/commonly-confused-words\/cite-vs-site","crawl_time":1775552521,"first_indexed_time":1728597078,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,grammarly!www,\/commonly-confused-words\/cite-vs-site s443","src_root_hash":"16763759176533263367","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Cite vs. Site: What's the Difference?","meta_descriptions":["When should you use cite vs. site? Examine their meanings and learn when to use cite or site in a sentence."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Understanding when to use\ncite\nvs.\nsite\nis crucial in English.\nCite\nis a verb meaning to mention or refer to a source, especially in academic or legal contexts. On the other hand,\nsite\nrefers to a location or place, commonly used when talking about physical or digital spaces. Each word has a distinct usage and cannot be used interchangeably.\nHow do you use the word cite in a sentence?\nYou use the word\ncite\nwhen you want to refer to a piece of information, a study, or a work of literature to support an argument or point. It's often utilized in academic writing, legal documents, and any context where referencing sources is necessary.\nCite\nhelps establish credibility and gives credit to the original authors.\nExamples of cite in a sentence\nThe professor instructed her students to carefully\ncite\nall sources in their research papers.\nLawyers frequently\ncite\nprevious court cases as part of their legal arguments.\nYou must\ncite\nyour sources to avoid plagiarism in your writing.\nHow do you use the word site in a sentence?\nThe word\nsite\nis used to identify a specific location or position, often in relation to construction, archaeology, or web domains. When talking about where something is located or where a particular event is happening, use\nsite\n.\nExamples of site in a sentence\nArchaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at the excavation\nsite\n.\nThe company plans to build its new headquarters on this\nsite\n.\nYou can find more information on our official website, just visit our\nsite\nat the given domain.\nCite definition:\nCite\n(verb): To mention or quote as an authority or example; to refer to for proof or illustration; to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court.\nCite parts of speech:\nAs a verb,\ncite\nis used to reference another work: She cited three influential philosophers in her dissertation.\nCite pronunciation:\nCite\nis pronounced as \/saɪt\/.\nSite definition:\nSite\n(noun): The location or position where something has existed or been placed, or where construction will take place; also refers to an internet location (website).\nSite parts of speech:\nAs a noun,\nsite\ndenotes a specific place: The construction\nsite\nwas busy with workers and machinery.\nSite pronunciation:\nSite\nis pronounced as \/saɪt\/.\nThe crux of the difference between\ncite\nand\nsite\nlies in their context and meaning.\nCite\nis an action verb that denotes the act of referencing another's work or calling on someone to appear in court.\nSite\n, being a noun, identifies a physical or digital location. 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It's often utilized in academic writing, legal documents, and any context where referencing sources is necessary. *Cite* helps establish credibility and gives credit to the original authors.\n\n**Examples of cite in a sentence**\n\n- The professor instructed her students to carefully *cite* all sources in their research papers.\n- Lawyers frequently *cite* previous court cases as part of their legal arguments.\n- You must *cite* your sources to avoid plagiarism in your writing.\n\n## How do you use the word site in a sentence?\nThe word *site* is used to identify a specific location or position, often in relation to construction, archaeology, or web domains. When talking about where something is located or where a particular event is happening, use *site*.\n\n**Examples of site in a sentence**\n\n- Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at the excavation *site*.\n- The company plans to build its new headquarters on this *site*.\n- You can find more information on our official website, just visit our *site* at the given domain.\n\n## Cite and site definition, parts of speech, and pronunciation\n**Cite definition:**  \n*Cite* (verb): To mention or quote as an authority or example; to refer to for proof or illustration; to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court.  \n  \n**Cite parts of speech:**\n\n- As a verb, *cite* is used to reference another work: She cited three influential philosophers in her dissertation.\n\n**Cite pronunciation:**  \n*Cite* is pronounced as \/saɪt\/.  \n  \n**Site definition:**  \n*Site* (noun): The location or position where something has existed or been placed, or where construction will take place; also refers to an internet location (website).  \n  \n**Site parts of speech:**\n\n- As a noun, *site* denotes a specific place: The construction *site* was busy with workers and machinery.\n\n**Site pronunciation:**  \n*Site* is pronounced as \/saɪt\/.\n\n## Cite vs. Site in a nutshell\nThe crux of the difference between *cite* and *site* lies in their context and meaning. *Cite* is an action verb that denotes the act of referencing another's work or calling on someone to appear in court. *Site*, being a noun, identifies a physical or digital location. 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Boilerpipe Text	Understanding when to use cite vs. site is crucial in English. Cite is a verb meaning to mention or refer to a source, especially in academic or legal contexts. On the other hand, site refers to a location or place, commonly used when talking about physical or digital spaces. Each word has a distinct usage and cannot be used interchangeably. How do you use the word cite in a sentence? You use the word cite when you want to refer to a piece of information, a study, or a work of literature to support an argument or point. It's often utilized in academic writing, legal documents, and any context where referencing sources is necessary. Cite helps establish credibility and gives credit to the original authors. Examples of cite in a sentence The professor instructed her students to carefully cite all sources in their research papers. Lawyers frequently cite previous court cases as part of their legal arguments. You must cite your sources to avoid plagiarism in your writing. How do you use the word site in a sentence? The word site is used to identify a specific location or position, often in relation to construction, archaeology, or web domains. When talking about where something is located or where a particular event is happening, use site . Examples of site in a sentence Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at the excavation site . The company plans to build its new headquarters on this site . You can find more information on our official website, just visit our site at the given domain. Cite definition: Cite (verb): To mention or quote as an authority or example; to refer to for proof or illustration; to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court. Cite parts of speech: As a verb, cite is used to reference another work: She cited three influential philosophers in her dissertation. Cite pronunciation: Cite is pronounced as /saɪt/. Site definition: Site (noun): The location or position where something has existed or been placed, or where construction will take place; also refers to an internet location (website). Site parts of speech: As a noun, site denotes a specific place: The construction site was busy with workers and machinery. Site pronunciation: Site is pronounced as /saɪt/. The crux of the difference between cite and site lies in their context and meaning. Cite is an action verb that denotes the act of referencing another's work or calling on someone to appear in court. Site , being a noun, identifies a physical or digital location. Despite having the same pronunciation, their usages are distinct and should be carefully chosen to convey the intended meaning accurately in writing and speech. Get AI Writing Assistance Wherever You Type Make sure your vocabulary is on point and every punctuation mark is in the right place, no matter where you’re working. Grammarly works across more than 1 million websites and apps so you can improve your writing without copying, pasting, or breaking focus. More Commonly Confused Words Interest piqued? Pore (not pour) over other commonly confused words to help your writing reach peak (not peek) performance.
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Site definition: Site (noun): The location or position where something has existed or been placed, or where construction will take place; also refers to an internet location (website). Site parts of speech: - As a noun, site denotes a specific place: The construction site was busy with workers and machinery. Site pronunciation: Site is pronounced as /saɪt/. ## Cite vs. Site in a nutshell The crux of the difference between cite and site lies in their context and meaning. Cite is an action verb that denotes the act of referencing another's work or calling on someone to appear in court. Site, being a noun, identifies a physical or digital location. Despite having the same pronunciation, their usages are distinct and should be carefully chosen to convey the intended meaning accurately in writing and speech. ## Get AI Writing Assistance Wherever You Type Make sure your vocabulary is on point and every punctuation mark is in the right place, no matter where you’re working. 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Readable Markdown	Understanding when to use cite vs. site is crucial in English. Cite is a verb meaning to mention or refer to a source, especially in academic or legal contexts. On the other hand, site refers to a location or place, commonly used when talking about physical or digital spaces. Each word has a distinct usage and cannot be used interchangeably. ![Cite vs. Site](https://static-web.grammarly.com/1e6ajr2k4140/7pffuKdf0wuOUPTBNzC0h5/741bd008d2879771524fc0fdf3ee8a97/cite-vs-site.png?w=2400) ## How do you use the word cite in a sentence? You use the word cite when you want to refer to a piece of information, a study, or a work of literature to support an argument or point. It's often utilized in academic writing, legal documents, and any context where referencing sources is necessary. Cite helps establish credibility and gives credit to the original authors. Examples of cite in a sentence - The professor instructed her students to carefully cite all sources in their research papers. - Lawyers frequently cite previous court cases as part of their legal arguments. - You must cite your sources to avoid plagiarism in your writing. ## How do you use the word site in a sentence? The word site is used to identify a specific location or position, often in relation to construction, archaeology, or web domains. When talking about where something is located or where a particular event is happening, use site. Examples of site in a sentence - Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at the excavation site. - The company plans to build its new headquarters on this site. - You can find more information on our official website, just visit our site at the given domain. Cite definition: Cite (verb): To mention or quote as an authority or example; to refer to for proof or illustration; to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court. Cite parts of speech: - As a verb, cite is used to reference another work: She cited three influential philosophers in her dissertation. Cite pronunciation: Cite is pronounced as /saɪt/. Site definition: Site (noun): The location or position where something has existed or been placed, or where construction will take place; also refers to an internet location (website). Site parts of speech: - As a noun, site denotes a specific place: The construction site was busy with workers and machinery. Site pronunciation: Site is pronounced as /saɪt/. The crux of the difference between cite and site lies in their context and meaning. Cite is an action verb that denotes the act of referencing another's work or calling on someone to appear in court. Site, being a noun, identifies a physical or digital location. Despite having the same pronunciation, their usages are distinct and should be carefully chosen to convey the intended meaning accurately in writing and speech. ## Get AI Writing Assistance Wherever You Type Make sure your vocabulary is on point and every punctuation mark is in the right place, no matter where you’re working. Grammarly works across more than 1 million websites and apps so you can improve your writing without copying, pasting, or breaking focus. ![Icons for Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, Sheets, Discord, Firefox, Salesforce, X, Reddit, Android, Ios](https://static-web.grammarly.com/1e6ajr2k4140/7spo1WBHrIuWWgMQX40mDK/73528d8d66bd0932d724a55428b579a5/Frame_378.png?w=1248) ## More Commonly Confused Words Interest piqued? Pore (not pour) over other commonly confused words to help your writing reach peak (not peek) performance.
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