stating
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stating
Example Sentences
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Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the act a sign of moral collapse by “an enemy in disarray,” stating that such actions will not compel Iranians to surrender.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Photos posted on social media show concession stand signs stating that free refills were available only on the day of purchase.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player's defense counsel submitted a technical report stating that water quality in the region on the date of the alleged spill was within acceptable limits.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
In a ruling, Mr Justice Choudhury refused the injunction bid, stating Mr Rosindell's case was "intrinsically weak" and that he "ought to have realised that he had surrendered his right to occupy" his office.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Garzoni is not very interested in garlic and magnets; but his tract begins by stating that there is much nonsense written about magnets, and that reliable knowledge has to be based on experiments.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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