Statement Made Press I ˈsteɪtmənt False Official Government

• are the following statements true or false?
• the article contained several false statements.
• he made a rather misleading statement.
• is that a statement or a question?

statement

1. something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion
• Are the following statements true or false?
• The article contained several false statements.
• He made a rather misleading statement.
• Is that a statement or a question?
• I didn't agree with her statement about education.

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• His bald statement that he'd resigned concealed his anxiety about the situation.
• She made one of her sweeping statements about foreigners.
• He's made a few controversial statements about the conflict.
• He made some ill-considered statements about wanting to take over.
• She later retracted her statement that he was a hypocrite.
• The leaflet contained many inaccurate statements.
• Her statements regarding men were controversial.
• He made an obvious statement regarding the dangers of the drug trade.
• Your statement implies I had something to do with this.
• This statement implied a lack of understanding of the situation.
• I had my doubts about the truth of this statement.
• The introduction contains some general statements about the book.
• The article quotes his statement that ‘It was in Russia that I felt like an exile.’
• That's a very bold statement!
• Statements like that only inflame the situation.
2. a formal or official account of facts or opinions
• SYNONYM declaration
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/declaration
• a joint/a written/an official statement
• A government spokesperson made a statement to the press.
• The court heard witness statements from several people.
• The prosecution delivered a brilliant opening statement.
• The government will issue a statement on the policy change today.
• In a statement released yesterday, the company denied the allegations.
• He gave a statement (= a written account of facts about a crime, used in court if legal action follows) in which he said he saw two men.
• According to a White House press statement, negotiators are still striving to reach an agreement.

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• He admitted giving a false statement to the police.
• The government is yet to issue a statement about the attack.
• The Board said in a written statement that the incident was being investigated.
• Military action is being considered, according to an official statement.
• They made him sign a statement implicating his friends.
• In court, the witness retracted his statement.
• The group claimed responsibility for the bombing in a statement posted on the internet.
• She began the press conference by reading a prepared statement.
• Clergy posted a statement in the local press calling for calm and tolerance.
• In private she often contradicted her public statements.
• The jury heard a moving victim impact statement from his widow.
• The judge found that police had falsified statements attributed to Mr Murphy.
• The press officer drafted a statement.
• A statement by the Coalition for Animal Health condemned the move.
• He filed false statements with the tax authorities.
• He's trying to withdraw the statement he made to Parliament last week.
• In a statement released today, the Department of Health said…
• Saunder's lawyer made a brief statement to the press outside the court.
• She put out a statement on behalf of the Government.
• She read a statement to reporters yesterday.
• The police will take a statement from each of you.
• The two heads of state issued a joint statement.
• a recent statement to the press
• a statement condemning the death penalty
• a statement on human rights
• A government spokesperson made a brief statement to the press.
• In a statement released today, the minister claimed he was not responsible for the error.
• The finance minister will submit his budget statement next week.
3. a printed record of money paid, received, etc.
• SEE ALSO bank statement
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/bank-statement
• The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements.
• My bank sends me monthly statements.

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• I get monthly statements from my bank.
• Their job is to prepare the company's annual financial statement.
• Your next statement will show our new interest rate.
• a bank/credit card statement
• The issuing banks published financial statements.
4. a clear expression of an opinion or attitude that you make through your actions or appearance
• SEE ALSO fashion statement
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/fashion-statement
• They decided to make a political statement by refusing to vote.
• The play makes a strong political statement.
• The way you dress makes a statement about you.
• The cleaning staff extended their strike mainly to make a statement about how determined they were.
• The clothes you wear are a statement about yourself.
5. (in England and Wales) an official report on a child’s special needs made by a local education authority
• a statement of special educational needs
6. the act of stating or expressing something in words
• SYNONYM expression
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/expression
• When writing instructions, clarity of statement is the most important thing.