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stated

[stey-tid] / ˈsteɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
established
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Publicly, though, Biden’s principal stated rationale for moving the state up was to increase racial diversity in the earliest voting states and reward Black voters for their significance in the Democratic Party coalition.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

DHS also stated that the teen in the Bronx was “NOT arrested” but rather “temporarily detained.”

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Scott Shortliffe, vice president of broadcasting at the CRTC, stated the regulator is applying Canadian law, not involved in trade negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Farage and Kenyon were in the area and simply "popped in" for refreshments, the letter stated.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It is a silly, childish discussion and only exposes the want of brains of those who maintain a contrary opinion to that we have stated.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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