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Cornhusker State

American  

noun

  1. Nebraska (used as a nickname).


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The Cornhusker State is the only one with a nonpartisan legislature by statute, giving the independent label there more power than it might have in, say, Alabama.

From Slate • Sep. 3, 2024

Few outside the Cornhusker State paid much attention to the special election to fill the House seat vacated by former Representative Jeff Fortenberry, who resigned after he was convicted of lying to federal investigators.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2022

The same conversation is echoing across the Cornhusker State.

From Washington Times • Nov. 4, 2019

Accordingly, this year’s landmark, which begins Friday, should matter to people from all corners of the Cornhusker State, since it’s a celebration of the Good Life.

From Washington Times • Aug. 26, 2019

“Coming from Nebraska, and it being the Cornhusker State, you automatically think cornhole,” he said.

From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2013