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British  
/ steɪts /

noun

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

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Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects more than 1 million people in the United States and over 10 million worldwide.

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In happier scenes, figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin produced a pulsating routine to see off Japan and retain the team title for the United States.

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The United States finished with 69 points with Japan scoring 68 and Italy medalling for the first time in the team event with 60.

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Earlier this year, he travelled to Hungary, meeting Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as well as to the United States and Israel.

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Despite moves from the United States intended to lessen its dependence on Chinese manufacturing, the two countries remain deeply entwined economically.

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