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Garden State

American  

noun

  1. New Jersey (used as a nickname).


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Plus the Garden State does not follow international tax treaties, Fagan noted.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen is one of New Jersey's most famous native sons, and the Garden State is honoring The Boss with a new museum that celebrates his legacy and the history of American music.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

But there’s a potentially bigger story in the Garden State race than charisma or lack thereof.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 22, 2025

Bondi responded by firing Grace and naming Habba acting U.S. attorney, sparking confusion over who actually held the post and all but paralyzing the federal criminal court system in the Garden State.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2025

After landing, we grabbed Myron’s car from long-term parking and started up the Garden State Parkway.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

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