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an act, process, or means of putting something into words
a careful statement of the legal case before the court
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as in word
something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
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Republican National Committee Co-Chairwoman Lara Trump said in a statement on Election Day eve that the RNC has enlisted 500 lawyers who are on standby to handle any allegations of voter fraud, which has long been a focus for the GOP.
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Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
Darrell Sheriff, 41, was underneath the truck working on a hydraulic line when the tailgate opened and asphalt fell on him, Jackson Police Department said in a statement.
—CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
More recently, Rowling herself has become an obstacle to the future of the franchise because of the author’s anti-trans public statements.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Ask them if this statement has worked for them in the past.
—Tim Zientek, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
Darrell Sheriff, 41, was underneath the truck working on a hydraulic line when the tailgate opened and asphalt fell on him, Jackson Police Department said in a statement.
—CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
More recently, Rowling herself has become an obstacle to the future of the franchise because of the author’s anti-trans public statements.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Ask them if this statement has worked for them in the past.
—Tim Zientek, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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In June 2023, Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.; Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.; and John Fetterman, D-Pa., sponsored a bill to establish minimum standards for tenants in such parks that receive federal funding through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or the Federal Housing Administration.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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At the moment, President-elect Donald Trump and incoming congressional Republicans show little appetite for transportation reforms, but a golden opportunity will come during the development of the next multiyear surface transportation bill, which is expected to be passed after the 2026 midterms.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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But there’s something about Gilmour’s deep voice, an inherent profundity, that has always been able to sell despair as a pop song.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also on the 2024 ballot were incumbent Paul Bixler, often the sole voice of dissent in major policy decisions, and newcomers Doni Bond, Sarah Schmidt and Kellie Zimmerman.Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rabinovich offers a masterful overview without wasting a word.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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In the stunned, ringing silence of the visiting locker room, Lutz and many others struggled to find words to describe the sting.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Some police forces and phone companies advise turning off message previews, which prevents thieves trying to break into your accounts from seeing reset or login codes when the phone is locked.Kelvin Chan, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Total deposits rose by $1.01 billion, driven by increases in interest-bearing accounts, despite a decline in noninterest-bearing deposits.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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While some setting sprays also classify as fixing sprays, their formulations and benefits usually differ.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Instead of dealing with graphs, this formulation of the conjecture asked about objects called hypergraphs.Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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The results suggest that Vega and Iwanaga’s messages of preserving the character of Morgan Hill resonated with voters.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In Chinese state media, the message Thursday was one of cautious optimism.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The city and county of San Francisco filed the lawsuit seeking an injunction on April 18, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition and false designation of the airport, according to court documents.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Most images, documents, media, and 3D file formats work.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Next up is examining gene expression during ethanol consumption and seeking patterns in this among animals known to be attracted to alcohol (some beetles and bats, for example).Rachel Berkowitz, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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Primitive Diversity Director: Alexander Kluge Germany Filmmaker Alexander Kluge loves to use the expression ‘primitive diversity’ in relation to the origins of his art: the first films that were made, their genres, motives and moods.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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