Beehive State
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Beehive State
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Example Sentences
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You may not be welcomed in the Beehive State.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
So he and his team used their maps to pinpoint hotspots in the Beehive State.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 27, 2022
This fall, just before the anniversary of their arrival in the Beehive State, Equality Utah honored the men with a “fighting spirit” award during its annual fundraising dinner.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2017
Within the Beehive State, public opinion is more divided.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 5, 2017
This may have added importance in view of the fact that Utah now is known as the Beehive State.
From Mormon Settlement in Arizona A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert by McClintock, James H.
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