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an act, process, or means of putting something into words
a careful statement of the legal case before the court
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something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
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This approach can add clarity to your profit and loss statements, enabling better market responsiveness.
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Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In December 2021, he was declared legally dead by a local court, the statement added.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
The statement, which comes a day before the November 5 election, follows videos circulated online last week that falsely depicted instances of voter fraud.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars — from barely-there dresses to elaborate gowns — at this week's most major events
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Stars are making fashion statements all over the world.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In December 2021, he was declared legally dead by a local court, the statement added.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
The statement, which comes a day before the November 5 election, follows videos circulated online last week that falsely depicted instances of voter fraud.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars — from barely-there dresses to elaborate gowns — at this week's most major events
Comments
Stars are making fashion statements all over the world.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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In June 2023, Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.; Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.; and John Fetterman, D-Pa., sponsored a bill to establish minimum standards for tenants in such parks that receive federal funding through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or the Federal Housing Administration.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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At the moment, President-elect Donald Trump and incoming congressional Republicans show little appetite for transportation reforms, but a golden opportunity will come during the development of the next multiyear surface transportation bill, which is expected to be passed after the 2026 midterms.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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This could happen when too much share of voice is given to a fragrance or cosmetics, thereby limiting a fashion collection’s ability to shine.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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But there’s something about Gilmour’s deep voice, an inherent profundity, that has always been able to sell despair as a pop song.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rabinovich offers a masterful overview without wasting a word.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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In the stunned, ringing silence of the visiting locker room, Lutz and many others struggled to find words to describe the sting.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Some police forces and phone companies advise turning off message previews, which prevents thieves trying to break into your accounts from seeing reset or login codes when the phone is locked.Kelvin Chan, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Total deposits rose by $1.01 billion, driven by increases in interest-bearing accounts, despite a decline in noninterest-bearing deposits.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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While some setting sprays also classify as fixing sprays, their formulations and benefits usually differ.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Instead of dealing with graphs, this formulation of the conjecture asked about objects called hypergraphs.Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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The results suggest that Vega and Iwanaga’s messages of preserving the character of Morgan Hill resonated with voters.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In Chinese state media, the message Thursday was one of cautious optimism.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The city and county of San Francisco filed the lawsuit seeking an injunction on April 18, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition and false designation of the airport, according to court documents.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Most images, documents, media, and 3D file formats work.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Observing tail posture in rats adds a new layer to our understanding of rat emotional expression, reminding us that emotions are expressed throughout the entire body.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Now, Moses’ artistic journey has led her to another means of expression — wallpaper.David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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