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States

British  
/ steɪts /

noun

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

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The United States earlier this month eased some restrictions on sales of Russian crude, allowing countries to purchase oil that was already at sea until April 11.

From Barron's

"I think now the chances that the United States will try to stop her have basically disappeared," Pinon told AFP, though he added that it was difficult to assess what the White House might do.

From Barron's

Standing firm in second place was Disney/Pixar animated hit "Hoppers," with $12.2 million in the United States and Canada, according to Exhibitor Relations.

From Barron's

‘I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic . . .”

From The Wall Street Journal

States need to recognize and protect these rights with “due respect to the customs, traditions and land tenure systems.”

From The Wall Street Journal