APA 7: How do I cite the same source multiple times in a paragraph? Do I need a citation after every sentence?

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When referring to the same source multiple times within the same paragraph, you cite only once if it is clear that the following sentences in the paragraph refer to the same source.

For more information, see the APA Style and Grammar Guidelines - Appropriate Level of Citation.

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