stating
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stating
Example Sentences
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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
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
They weren’t sure exacdy what they were looking for, but Bruno kept stating that a good explorer would know it when he found it.
From "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne
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