Example Sentences

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Statements from three officials show inflation fears are giving them cold feet about any more rate cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Statements made by Kevin Okyere and Igho Sanomi to UK investigators were read out in Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Statements from Gulf capitals that have emphasized their noninvolvement in the U.S.-Israeli military campaign have fallen on deaf ears.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

“Chancellor Frenk is confident in the integrity of UCLA’s leadership, past and present, and their financial oversight and decision-making processes. Statements suggesting otherwise are unfounded and do not reflect his or UCLA’s position.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Statements like: he was in South Africa only to fight, and not to engage in politics; therefore the press should stop hounding him for comments on apartheid.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane