She thinks she's 'making a fashion statement' [=being fashionable in a bold way], but I think she looks ridiculous.
The company's 'mission statement' emphasizes its ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of the community.
The government 'made a statement' [=sent a message] by setting stiff punishments for repeat offenders.
(..) Why didn't he go public? He did. But the church made a huge effort to discredit him. Smear campaigns, public statements by prominent bishops. It's just like Saviano said. And Garabedian. You getting anywhere with him? More victims. More victims. (..)2015 Spotlight