state
noun
the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes.
have stated
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present perfectof state.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Residents have stated the coaster runs relatively quietly, noting that there were no complaints until it began testing with guests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Recent reports have stated that new manager Jose Mourinho wants to keep all his big names at the club.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
It remains unclear if authorities believe the ransom notes are authentic, but the Guthrie family have stated they believe the letters, which were sent to local news media and national outlets like TMZ, were real.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“As we have stated publicly, we believe the government should have the ability to block unsafe deployments, as part of a statutory process that is transparent, fair, clear, and grounded in technical facts,” Anthropic added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
It is a silly, childish discussion and only exposes the want of brains of those who maintain a contrary opinion to that we have stated.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
