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Golden State

American  

noun

  1. California (used as a nickname).


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It might surprise other observers, too, who have watched Newsom's political ascendance from the mayor of San Francisco to governor of the Golden State, both Democratic strongholds.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

State laws in the Golden State have a disproportionate impact on the global tech industry because so many of the top tech titans are based here.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

At age 79, Mr. Adams remains fit and energetic, and despite 55 years in the Golden State one can’t mistake this native of Worcester, Mass., for anything but a New Englander.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

More teens in the Golden State are also dropping out of the workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Every weekend Pattie goes to a farmer's market on fc, Golden State Avenue at F Street.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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