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Discover LudwigThe phrase "I should have stated" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing regret or acknowledging that you failed to mention something important in a previous statement. Example: "In my last email, I should have stated the deadline more clearly to avoid confusion."
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"I should have stated my regret sooner and in the plainest, most direct language possible," she wrote.
"I should have stated my regret sooner and in the plainest, most direct language possible," she writes.
I should have stated, as I did elsewhere, the reporting was based on a summary provided by a source.
I should have stated that the pit at north end of IV 2 [= G 4240] has recently been opened and very little fresh sand has drifted in.
She says that she wishes she had made this simple admission earlier, noting, "I should have stated my regret sooner and in the plainest, most direct language possible".
[UPDATE (4/27/17): Weigel confirmed directly that his quote came from an interview with Sanders. I should have stated clearly that I wasn't questioning his accuracy, and I apologize.].
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He said it should have stated more clearly that the full cut would happen only in the worst case.
As for the number of PSV patients, there was a typo in Table 1; it should have stated that n = 25, not n = 23.
The data themselves are correct, but instead of stating that 'This study showed that neuroticism is positively associated with cancer survival' it should have stated that 'This study showed that neuroticism is negatively associated with cancer survival'.
As far as I am concerned, Laeken should have stated this.
He stated then that his current job was as a "Home Office South Eastern Group Practice... 2004 2009" when the dates should have stated 2004-2006.
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