- present participle of state.
stating
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stating
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NFL executives defended the medical care Hurts received, stating that proper protocols were applied and his health was made the first priority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
The FDA previously sent Apothecary Pharma a warning letter in December stating that the company failed to properly label the drug at its outsourcing facility in North Carolina.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
The Franco-German deal scraps the latter requirement stating that residual emissions should not have to be compensated by manufacturers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
It said the council was "broadly on track" to meet its 2030 net zero targets, stating that its carbon emissions have been reduced by around 60%.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Eleadmistress won’t like it,” said Bronwyn, stating the obvious.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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