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statement

[steyt-muhnt] / ˈsteɪt mənt /




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In his media statement Thomas said he was standing down as leader.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

In a statement, Coinbase’s Shirzad said Armstrong has strong relationships with senators on both sides of the aisle, and that he approaches those conversations with respect.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

The rapper said in a lengthy Instagram statement that after a week of "difficult conversations" with Sheeran that ultimately ended "in a place of fundamental disagreement", he was dropped from the lineup.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

“We repeatedly took compromises in order to keep the coalition together and move the legislation forward,” said Faryar Shirzad, Coinbase’s chief policy officer, in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

Hamilton also took note of the implicit secessionist threat contained in Virginia's statement.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

While that is accurate, statements like this make the conflict seem normal and perhaps unavoidable, rather than the result of a linked set of decisions that might themselves be scrutinized.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2026

Those people quickly amplified his statements, including a network of AI researchers at nonprofits that have long been vocal about the potential for catastrophe.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Walters’ supporters further argue that Oxford’s statements implicating Walters—as well as Travis’ testimony against him—were tainted, the result of the men being coerced by police and angling for lighter sentences.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

August, what do you make of the various statements from the musicians who’ve opted to leave the tour in the wake of all this?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

He’d sent Eisman his company’s financial statements and then followed, with an interpreter, to solicit Eisman’s investment.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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