Definition

Examples

• "I'm sure you've all had one or more of these interviews in the past, but company policy states that I have to give you a brief synopsis."
• "I recently had guests visit me, and I was quite embarrassed to have to apologize to them about the state of my bathroom. Explaining the large pieces of wood and plaster lodged in the toilet and sink was particularly difficult."
• "State your name and purpose!"
• "California is one of the most generous states when it comes to family leave, and the Delavigne Corporation is well-known for its progressive approach."
• "He and his staff were celebrating a birthday or anniversary of some sort," stated Lonnie Longpants, a longtime airport employee."
• "Firstly, I would just like to state that it was a special pleasure for me to come and take a tour of the Delavigne offices."
• "Industrial Fruit Concern Inc. has stated that if they acquire the juice business, they plan to completely change the company culture and business model, create hundreds of soulless storefronts across the world, and pretty much ruin everything that made it unique."
• "Vicar : Please state your full name."
• "The capital of the state of New York is Albany."
• "Today we're discussing the state of the environment, and steps that some big companies are taking to preserve the planet."
• "Special terms and conditions: Any stock that remains unsold six (6) months after the delivery date will be bought back in full by the Delavigne Corporation (at the same price as stated above) within ten (10) working days."
• "Not to mention that it is illegal to drive in most states without at least some liability insurance."
• "Brent : Alright Rachid, if you're really an American, answer me this: how many states are there in America?"
• "Steffi : Yes, the invoice states that each unit costs 29 dollars, however we agreed on a price of 31 dollars per unit."
• "Will the groom please state his name before the congregation?"
• "Janine : Well Brent, we know that nobody wants to be standing in the unemployment line, but in most US states, you are entitled to collect unemployment if you have been laid off."
• "And will the bride please state her full name before the congregation?"
• "After studying 150 households in all 50 states, scientists were stunned to find that people are actually getting fatter by the second."
• "I'm not letting you in there in this state."