stated

Example Sentences

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Indeed, any stated purposes appear unrelated to the Civil Rights Act’s aims of combating racial discrimination.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

When elected officials reached out to a few respondents to verify the messages, some constituents stated they had no knowledge of the emails sent under their names.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

After all, internally in their financial planning, and externally in communication with supporters, the stated target from the previous summer had been a return to European competition, most likely through the Europa League.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The scientists explained to Wojnar that the best strains of algae, when grown in large outdoor ponds, were producing oil at roughly 6% of Exxon’s stated goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

White learned that during the inquest, in 1921, Bryan had stated that on the night Anna disappeared he’d taken her straight home from Ernest and Mollie’s house, dropping her off between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m.;

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann