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States

British  
/ steɪts /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular or plural) an informal name for the United States of America

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Artan is among the 52 referees announced by Fifa to officiate at the World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States, which runs from 12 June to 19 July.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"The Secret Service's focus is straightforward: to ensure everyone attending the game can enjoy the game and have a safe experience, while we carry out our responsibility to protect the President of the United States."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The United States has not accepted responsibility for the attack, although the military is investigating.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

So far this year, 15 people have been executed in the United States.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Propaganda has been used throughout history by numerous governments, including the United States.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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