report
noun
an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc..
reported
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past participleof report.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof report.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
reportnounan account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc..
Example Sentences
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Sheriff Jerry Allen said a third festivalgoer died on the way to a Reno hospital, NBC News reported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The International Energy Agency in April reported that the global electricity demand of data centres grew by 17 percent last year.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
ITV has been asked to comment, but the Press Association reported that a source at the show was "hopeful" the singer would return for its upcoming series.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Venezuela and Iraq, the British energy company’s oil supply lifespan could grow to 14 years from the seven years reported at the end of 2025, they write.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
“A messenger arrived this afternoon. Mrs. Tilbury is simply beside herself. It’s been reported that Colin’s brother was shot down over the Channel. He hasn’t been found.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
