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Gem State

American  

noun

  1. Idaho (used as a nickname).


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We also explored alternatives to hydropower, including a controversial plan for the Gem State’s biggest wind farm.

From Los Angeles Times

Idaho, also known as the “Gem State,” is rich in gems and minerals, which may surprise some people.

From New York Times

So far, the surge has been significantly smaller than those that hit the Gem State last year and over the winter.

From Seattle Times

The fragrance is described as embodying the irresistible essence of potatoes from the Gem State, and cost about the same price as a large order of fries.

From Seattle Times

Residents of the Gem State aren’t the only ones embracing cloud seeding, a 75-year-old technology that many scientists still view with skepticism.

From Seattle Times