Example Sentences

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Almansoori’s only comments during the two-minute hearing were stating his name and birth date when asked by the court to do so.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Rather, they were stating opinions — and opinions, even those one may find "odious and repugnant," as the judge noted, cannot form the basis for a defamation action.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2023

Any adversity gave USC an advantage, Dedeaux reasoned, because while the opposing team was complaining, the Trojans were stating for the record that it was just the way they liked it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2022

They all tried to transcend the immediate context in which they lived and felt that they were stating ‘‘eternal principles’’ and essential truths.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2017

"And now, dearest, you will come up to the Hall?" he said, after a pause, and as if he were stating an indisputable proposition.

From Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden by Garvice, Charles