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The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups.—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026 Mississippi officials are preparing for a special session that could extend beyond its stated purpose.—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026 At the same time, the stated purpose of the act is to foster competing voices in communities where two newspapers may not be commercially viable.—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Right now there is no stated timeline on potential changes nor a list of schools that could be affected.—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stated