Gem State
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Successful passage would make Wallowa the 12th Oregonian county to officially consider swapping the Beaver State for the Gem State.
From Slate ● May 25, 2023
Belanger said the Gem State offers a preview of what the trail could look like in the West.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2021
When in the Gem State, do as the miners did: Head for the hills and the gold, which may or may not be there.
From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2018
“Butch” Otter and then-state Sen. Russ Fulcher in a 2014 primary debate viewed as over the top even by Gem State standards.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2017
Rubio and Cruz made quick campaign stops over the weekend to rally across the Gem State to attract last-minute supporters.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 8, 2016
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