in a state
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Through a highly coordinated grassroots campaign, Nixon overcame a $15-million fundraising deficit against Vindman in a state where affordability, high property insurance costs and public infrastructure strain were top concerns for many voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The police did find two guns in the car, but said they were not in a state where they could have been fired.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
If they live in a state with approximately a 10% income tax—such as Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont or Washington—they get a roughly 22% after-tax pay raise by moving to Florida or Texas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
That decision made Brooks eligible for up to $480,000 under a program created by Louisiana lawmakers to pay those wrongfully convicted in a state with one of the highest rates of overturned guilty verdicts.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Lazlo was in a state of awe from the moment he passed through the gates.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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