Empire State
Americannoun
noun
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In 1799, New York’s legislature passed a law that gradually abolished slavery in the Empire State.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
"How can you compare those men to me? I've fought legends in the game and beat them for the titles. They're in their own little group and I'm on top of the Empire State Building."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Two days later, Madonna reposted AI fan edits of herself atop the Empire State Building’s spire, waving a “Confessions II” banner.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Masked pair climb Empire State spire, hang peace banner.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
They are on the top floor, and if one leans far enough to the left outside the bathroom window it’s possible to see the Empire State Building.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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