declarative sentence
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In Yautja, the structure of a declarative sentence — one that makes a statement, provides a fact or offers an explanation — is the reverse of those in English.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025
A proposition or statement is a declarative sentence with a truth value—that is, a sentence that is either true or false.
From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022
In his left he holds a hand-painted sign etched with four words, one declarative sentence: “I did not forget.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2021
The power of his prose was the lean declarative sentence.
From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2017
To indicate the end of a declarative sentence; as, The business is prosperous.
From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose
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