States
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Ultimately, a ballot initiative won’t cure the ills that plague healthcare in the United States, said the Lown Institute’s Saini.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Forty-eight teams will contest the tournament, which will be played out in 104 matches across three countries over 39 days, including the co-hosts - Canada, Mexico and the United States - plus holders Argentina.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The United States team are preparing for their opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, and one of their own players warned that they need to improve at football's dark arts.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The tournament then heads north on Friday, with Canada facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto before the United States opens Group D play against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
We made the tour of the United States, and came back to New York where Mrs. Underhill left us.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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