statements

plural of statement
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as in bills
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due received a statement from the plumber in the mail

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as in voices
an act, process, or means of putting something into words a careful statement of the legal case before the court

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Recent Examples of statements Ximalaya, the long-form audio platform whose acquisition closed on May 18, contributed $60 million in revenue during the quarter – its first period fully consolidated into TME’s financial statements. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 While this gorgeous film, shot in black-and-white, looks like an austere arthouse offering on its surface, Schleinzer delivers it with a tender touch that makes for one of this year’s grandest emotional statements. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 Ethical concerns The Truth Social API service is drawing scrutiny from ethics experts and Democratic lawmakers over whether investors should be able to pay a company partly owned by the president for faster access to his public statements. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Trial testimony began two weeks ago with opening statements and an emotional witness account from her husband, Patrick Clancy. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 While seemingly tame, the statements reflect the industry’s immediate public resistance to an order from a US president, which is not the norm. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026 Legal troubles follow the Tate brothers The brothers have long claimed that their violent and misogynistic statements have been taken out of context or were intended as jokes. David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Hong supporter Dan Jakubek, 44, of Marshall, dismissed concerns over Hong’s past statements and said her message of affordability is resonating across generations. Scott Bauer, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Zoll and Pohlad each followed suit with statements that basically made Buxton untouchable. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Without his salary, paying rent, buying food, phone credit, covering transport costs and paying water bills have all become daily struggles.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But once similar requirements appear in state statutes, appropriations bills or governing-board directives, the institution no longer controls the terms.
    David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Gallery is an important place to celebrate voices that have historically been marginalized.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This is where the tight soundstage starts to hold the buds back, as the many instruments and voices feel a little congested.
    Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The prosecution’s case is largely built on the defendant’s own words, including his book, podcast and documentary interviews and statements to police.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The right words could turn a loose idea into something real today.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Davis has provided accounts of his role in Tupac’s murder a number of times, and his story has remained fairly consistent over the years.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There are accounts out there that don't post provocative content; for example, one DJ posts his live sets and exclusive streams to his OnlyFans account.
    Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • These medications come in many different formulations, including transdermal patches, pills, and vaginal creams and rings.
    Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Bhatty says that liquid formulations are the easiest to work with, but cream blush isn’t entirely out of the question.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the cockpit, Joe has written out inspirational messages and instructions for her and Cooper.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Iran’s foreign minister says there are no direct talks, aside from messages passed through intermediaries.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank, has released reports on declining inventories based on budget documents and other public information.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • According to city documents, the Development Process Committee conditionally approved the annexation, rezoning and variances in July.
    Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The 1984 Mortlach, one of the oldest Mortlach expressions ever bottled was among the stand out offerings in the 2025 Casks of Distinctions bottling.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • And Cooke, the season’s MVP of revealing expressions and reaction shots, conveys through Alicent’s uncertain and frightened face at all those butterflies a dawning realization of the betrayal she’s suffered.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

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