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statement

[steyt-muhnt] / ˈsteɪt mənt /




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After posting her statement, Davis received support from her Office co-stars including creator Ricky Gervais.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Decker, who took over the role in 2022 and is currently 63 years-old, is expected to return in the next few months, according to a company statement.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

“PG&E’s objectives remain unchanged: safely and reliably serve our customers, ensure wildfire victims are compensated quickly and fairly, and protect customer affordability,” PG&E said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

When the proposal for his extension was brought before the board in February, one board member did not support it, Chandrasekaran said in his statement without naming the person.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

In effect, he used the inherent ambiguity of the offensive statement to evade any direct response to Burr.

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

In 2008, Davis talked to authorities with the protection of a proffer from the Los Angeles Police Department, meaning his statements could not be used against him.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Las Vegas police said his public statements had "reinvigorated" the investigation.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

When asked for comment, the White House referred the Journal to Trump’s public statements on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Opening statements are expected to start next week on August 18, with the trial lasting for roughly six weeks, followed by a verdict in early October.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

The army of assembled reporters and photographers flocked around both players as they left the stage, but both hurried out of the theater, declining to give any statements.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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