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stating

American  
[stey-ting] / ˈsteɪ tɪŋ /

verb

  1. the present participle of state.


Etymology

Origin of stating

stat(e) ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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But the court heard that, two months later, the family received a letter from the council stating that maintenance of Theo's plan would be ceased with immediate effect.

From BBC

Elisha handed Maggie a letter stating that there was never any promise to marry and asked her to copy it in her own handwriting.

From Literature

Culture minister Wolfram Weimer's office confirmed the meeting had taken place but made no mention of Tuttle being sacked, stating that discussions had been "constructive and open" and would "continue in the coming days".

From Barron's

A message to Trivers prompted an automatic email response stating that he is now in poor health and asking for privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following that hearing, HMP Wormwood Scrubs received a notice from the court stating the defendant had been granted bail.

From BBC