How to Use "Statement" with Example Sentences

statement (n): something that is written or said in a formal or official way; a record of financial transactions

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Used with adjectives:

"She made a simple statement about her unhappiness at work."
(simple, clear, bold, firm, strong)

"She is being investigated for giving inaccurate statements."
(inaccurate, false, misleading)

"His spokesman issued an official statement."
(official, formal, brief, short)

"The judge read a signed statement from the witness."
(signed, sworn, written)

"I need to review our credit card statement."
(credit card, bank, financial)

"There were contradicting statements about the accident."
(contradicting)

Used with verbs:

"The police released a statement on the investigation."
(released, issued, made, gave)

"She read a statement from the family."
(read)

"The police took a statement from the witness."
(took)

Used with prepositions:

"The President made a statement on human rights."
(on)

"She made a statement on behalf of the Governor."
(on behalf)

"He issued a statement to the press."
(to)