Example Sentences

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Rasmussen’s methodology seems to include wording its questions as if they are stating a fact, no matter how dubious.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

“You’ll see things that people are stating as fact, like they are there,” Carroll said of posts she’s seen on social media around the war.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2022

"By signing this petition, you are stating that you do not agree with this and want Halloween and its celebration to continue in the elementary schools and the classrooms," it added.

From Fox News • Oct. 26, 2021

“Football games are stating again. Classes are starting again. Now is a great time. If you are ready to get that vaccination, go ahead and get it,” McMaster said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2021

The only place where the first person is permissible is in passages where you are stating a view that is not generally held and which is likely to meet with opposition.

From How to Speak and Write Correctly by Devlin, Joseph