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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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Recent Examples of statement
The three would-be collaborators acknowledged the decision to walk away from Venu in a statement released this morning.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Alito confirmed that the Tuesday afternoon phone call took place, but said in a statement that the hush-money case did not come up.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
The league also released a statement on the game being moved.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The compensation figures were revealed in a proxy statement Friday afternoon.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Alito confirmed that the Tuesday afternoon phone call took place, but said in a statement that the hush-money case did not come up.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
The league also released a statement on the game being moved.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The compensation figures were revealed in a proxy statement Friday afternoon.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
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What To Know Johnson's bill, obtained by Newsweek, is set to be proposed on Thursday.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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That bill, which was referred to a committee, did not pass.Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The suburbs are seeking a voice in transit issues, including key concerns such as paratransit service, better connections in bus service and the ability to use one pass for all types of transit.Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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True inclusion is about ensuring all voices are valued and contribute to shaping the organization's future.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The headlines are not reassuring and the key crisis words are CO2, China, tariffs, restructuring, and Germany.Neil Winton, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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These words might be associated with the end of the day.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Turo says that in order to use its service, individuals need an email address, Google account or Apple ID, and a valid driver's license.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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The mind and body go hand-in-hand and thus any comprehensive solution should take both facets into account.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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There are a range of OTC medications that treat cough and cold symptoms that already have Tylenol or NSAIDs included in the formulations, says Mangan.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Hydrocodone/acetaminophen offers formulations with 300 mg and 325 mg of acetaminophen per dose, while Percocet only offers 325 mg.Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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In a message sent to the community this week, Superintendent David Mauricio revealed that two families had recently received calls from strangers claiming to have kidnapped a loved one and demanding a ransom.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Cronin said Mara told him his girlfriend traffic was picking up, though the message may have been lost in translation given what happened next.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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In 2012, the French investigative outlet Mediapart published a document allegedly from Libyan intelligence, claiming Gadhafi's regime agreed to contribute €50 million ($52 million) to Sarkozy's campaign.Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some voters might be bothered that Pettitte admitted to using human growth hormone in 2002 and 2004 after his name surfaced in the Mitchell Report, a 409-page document Major League Baseball issued in December 2007 about players’ use of PEDs.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The details of Mann’s conduct here remain shocking — especially in a nation such as the United States, which was built atop the foundations of free expression.The Editors, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
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The New York State Legislature screening with Rehabilitation Through the Arts highlights the central message of the film about the potential of rehabilitation and artistic expression as tools for change inside the prison system.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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