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stating

American  
[stey-ting] / ˈsteɪ tɪŋ /

verb

  1. the present participle of state.

Etymology

Origin of stating

stat(e) ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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In the Danish capital, Copenhagen, protesters held placards stating: "Hands Off Greenland" and "Greenland for Greenlanders".

From BBC

Singapore first banned vapes in 2018 as a precaution while it weighed up the evidence on its effects on health, stating it would be "irresponsible to make a hasty decision".

From BBC

The hospital extended its "deepest sympathies" but in a statement denied any wrongdoing, stating its treatment met international standards.

From BBC

Both of their Iranian defence lawyers have also written to the court, stating that the pair were innocent and that there was no lawful basis for their continued detention, according to the family.

From BBC

Credit-card issuers have pushed back, stating the cap would hurt the people it is intended to help.

From The Wall Street Journal

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