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Centennial State

American  

noun

  1. Colorado (used as a nickname).


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Mr. Kelly has rounded up 31 other Democrats to support his repeal bill, including Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, who is running for Governor of the Centennial State.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

Politics is robust in the Centennial State, says one source who knows.

From Washington Times Jun. 22, 2022

"The Pioneer Woman" star, 52, and her spouse of 24 years, also 52, took time away from their busy lives to reconnect in the Centennial State.

From Fox News Jul. 23, 2021

The Cougars steal a big win in the Centennial State to reach the magic number.

From Seattle Times Aug. 26, 2018

Its constitution, however, was not ratified by the people until July 1, 1876; whence it is known as the "Centennial State."

From A Brief History of the United States by Barnes & Co.

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