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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

But, some say, perhaps we should consider the Blanding’s turtle, which is more numerous in the Cornhusker State than anywhere else in the world.

From Washington Times Aug. 5, 2017

Along the way, the Hemingford resident discovered the notable variety of tourist experiences around the Cornhusker State.

From Washington Times Nov. 30, 2015

In the 1970s, Davis worked for two Nebraska senators, Carl Curtis and Roman Hruska, each of whom wound up living out his days in the Cornhusker State.

From New York Times Jul. 15, 2014

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