Bluegrass State
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bluegrass State
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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A new poll from Public Policy Polling played out a hypothetical Senate primary among prominent Democrats from the Bluegrass State.
From Salon
In the Bluegrass State, the emerging EV sector has been a big contributor to the state’s record pace of economic growth.
From Seattle Times
Their previous home in the tiny western Kentucky community of Barnsley was destroyed by another tornado during a terrifying night of storms in December 2021 that killed 81 people in the Bluegrass State.
From Seattle Times
They retraced the steps of the civil rights icon and 10,000 others who joined the 1964 March on Frankfort to call for legislation to end discrimination and segregation in the Bluegrass State.
From Seattle Times
Throughout his career, McConnell has been a prolific appropriator for the Bluegrass State, a role he’s well positioned to continue as a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
From Seattle Times
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