States
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Sheriff officials said prior to becoming a public beach, that stretch of sand was used as a training facility for the United States military.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Anyone attempting to illegally enter the United States will be apprehended, prosecuted, and removed from the country.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The United States -- traditionally the world's top donor -- has heavily slashed foreign aid, while other major donors have been tightening their belts.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
"Those are striking findings when you consider the level of trust that the Australian government has with the United States."
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The people in the room that night recognized the familiar face of Benjamin Franklin, who had helped found the United States eighty years before.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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