How to Use status in a Sentence

status

noun
  • She married a man of status and wealth.
  • This job brings with it a measure of status.
  • They want to maintain the city's status as a major tourist attraction.
  • He wants to improve his status in the community.
  • They sought asylum and were given refugee status by the government.
  • They are still considered refugees. Their statuses have not changed.
  • The status of the patient and their symptoms have not been disclosed.
    My Ly, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The status of the Verizon network can be checked at https://www.verizon.com/support/check-network-status/.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Taylor believes that Brady will be able to hold on to his status as the ‘greatest of all time’ for the next decade.
    Sam Joseph, CNN, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Yet the job has always been cursed with a kind of ambivalent status.
    Ron Elving, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
  • The status of the dog is unknown, but the animal was taken to a vet after the attack.
    Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Sources say scheduling is a factor in whether the deal will work out, and the current status of the talks is unclear.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Nov. 2023
  • But staking their claim to dynasty status, the Chiefs saw their standouts prevail down the stretch.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The status of the closure can be monitored via Caltrans Quickmap.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Nonetheless, always check with your airline about the status of your flight and sign up for text and email alerts, too.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The officer is scheduled to next appear in court on Sept. 6 for a status hearing.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Gauff was relaxed and at ease on camera, if keenly aware of her status as a role model.
    Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Ask about the rest of the family Don't only ask about the status of the person who was carrying the pregnancy.
    Alex Hazlett, Parents, 19 Oct. 2023
  • That won’t be enough to earn Mosaic status on its own, however—you’ll need to spend about $4,200 per month for that.
    Ben Luthi, wsj.com, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Purchase tickets in person and check online in advance for the status of the blossoms.
    The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
  • The beach is probably the biggest draw to this town, and the under-the-radar status offers fewer crowds and clearer waters.
    Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2023
  • The union note tells personnel to await an email and mailed letter advising them of their work status.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The Post was unable to confirm the status of the baby; the family did not respond to a letter seeking a comment.
    Amy Brittain, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2023
  • His office has not commented on his health status, the report said.
    Brittany Shammas, Washington Post, 14 May 2023
  • And the thing about victims is, their status does not prevent them from creating more victims.
    Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2024
  • The collection is also a statement on the status of high jewelry at Tiffany.
    Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 5 June 2023
  • In addition, there are new privacy indicators that show when the camera and mic are in use in the status area on the bottom right of the screen.
    Umar Shakir, The Verge, 27 Sep. 2023
  • In the past, the agency has warned that the tunnel could similarly threaten Stonehenge’s status.
    Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2023
  • However, the numeral one on the dial has also been rendered in pink to emphasize the watch’s one-of-a-kind status.
    Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The sneakers have earned thousands of perfect ratings from shoppers, plus a best-seller status to boot.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023

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