stating
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stating
Example Sentences
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District Judge Randolph Moss issued an injunction, stating the president cannot use governmental power to retaliate against disfavored expression.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
"Consequently, the percentage of consumers stating that interest rates over the next 12 months will be higher on net skyrocketed from 34.9 percent to 42.4 percent," the report said.
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
I’m not arguing with him, just stating the facts.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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