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
Statement A declarative sentence that has a truth value, meaning that it must be 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
One begins to yearn for a Diet Coke or a simple declarative sentence.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 23, 2016
He traced a certain analogy between that threat and Cappy Ricks' simple declarative sentence, and finally he decided to take Mr. Murphy into his confidence.
From Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)
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