- present participle of state.
stating
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stating
Example Sentences
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For anyone whose daily commute takes them past local gas stations with placards stating their prices, the answer will be no surprise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Warren Buffett has spent decades making essentially the same wager, stating numerous times that betting against America is a losing proposition.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026
The same was done on the Weibo app, with a notice stating that "the user has been banned from following due to violating laws or the Weibo Community Convention".
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Despite her condition, she has continued to make public appearances and speak openly about adapting to life with deteriorating vision, stating that "the radio has always been important to me".
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
While he’s onstage he gets a phone call stating he’ll be inheriting his great-aunt’s golden fleece collection.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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