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Golden State

American  

noun

  1. California (used as a nickname).


Example Sentences

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Every day, there could be new ads upping the ante until one of them leaves the Golden State.

From Los Angeles Times

Detroit is 2-0 without him with wins over Washington and Golden State.

From Los Angeles Times

It sparked debates up and down the Golden State as many people at the time still held a high regard for the Franciscan priest who was canonized in 2015.

From Los Angeles Times

Interestingly, despite her apparent eagerness to hold on to her California property, Simpson had previously expressed a desire to quit the Golden State once and for all.

From MarketWatch

While gasoline prices have increased by an average of 74 cents a gallon nationwide over the past month, they’ve shot up 91 cents in the Golden State.

From The Wall Street Journal