stating
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stating
Example Sentences
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The KMI Panel backed the Cunha penalty 5:0, stating that "Jimenez clearly pulls the shirt of Cunha in a non-footballing manner".
From BBC • Apr. 2, 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
Baghaei said that there have been no direct negotiations, but only messages through intermediaries stating that the U.S. wants to confer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who attended the opening of the conference, sought to reassure attendees, stating that the Trump administration was taking measures to increase supply.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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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