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In 1982, Israel invaded Lebanon again with the stated purpose of eliminating the Palestinian Liberation Organization that had moved its headquarters to the country’s south.—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 9 July 2025 Attorneys in the Austin area also say a stated practice in Bastrop County that is not standard elsewhere leaves defendants in jail past 90 days.—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The stated goal of these price hikes is to increase revenue for the parks system to assist in conservation, preservation, and infrastructure investments in the park.—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025 In fact, a 2023 survey found that 80% of Gen Z and millennial consumers are likely to base purchases on a brand’s mission or stated purpose, a clear sign that trust is a critical differentiator.—Nandan Sheth, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stated
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