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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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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

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

Greek authorities found only two survivors, stating that a further 15 people had drowned.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Raymond Starnes, the principal of Odessa High, agreed, stating that “football is in the eye of the storm in the controversy over boundaries.”

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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