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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

He said that current snowpacks in the higher alpine regions of the Centennial State are running about 60 to 70 percent on average, with some places only around 30 to 40 percent normal.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2021

"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

Space Command does ultimately move to Alabama, much of the command’s operations will still be run from the Centennial State.

From Washington Times • Mar. 7, 2021

It's too bad you should have just dropped in for such a reception as this in our Centennial State this particular year.

From Gunpowder Treason and Plot And Other Stories for Boys by Avery, Harold

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