make a statement
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When Justice Sotomayor does these public events, she generally seems to plant questions with her interlocutor that will allow her to make a statement.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
But the company tells clients there’s a tax-savvy caveat for people who want to make a statement with their taxes, Kang added.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
When Steve finally films a ghost elephant, I make a statement in the film: Now he has to live with his success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Congolese authorities have yet to make a statement.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
But get this—on the condition that Arletta is given time to make a statement and introduce Brent Chisholm at the concert.”
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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