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Beaver State

American  

noun

  1. Oregon (used as a nickname).


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While Oregon has thrived in the Evergreen State in recent years, the Huskies changed the plot by heading into the Beaver State for their first pledge.

From Seattle Times Apr. 5, 2024

There’s a faction of Oregonians who are trying to split from the Beaver State to join Idaho—aspiring Beaver Leavers, if you will!

From Slate May 25, 2023

Nelson Research found in the poll, released Thursday night, that only 16.6% of likely voters in the Beaver State believe the state’s schools are on the “right track.”

From Washington Times Jun. 10, 2022

Several blazes, including the Bootleg fire, raged throughout the Beaver State.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 22, 2021

The Beaver State is one of just 22 states that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in all public accommodations.

From Salon Apr. 4, 2017

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