Granite State
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Small wonder Granite State lawmakers are the lowest paid in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
On Tuesday, voters in the Granite State will once again help kick off the presidential primary season, on the heels of the Iowa caucuses that began the nomination process on the Republican side Monday.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
During an eyebrow-raising visit to New Hampshire on Friday, Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia name-checked friends who are elected officials in the Granite State and complimented the discerning nature of its voters.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
“Ramaswamy’s campaign also recently released its list of more than 200 endorsements from Granite State supporters, including 14 county chairs and 47 town chairs,” wrote analyst Michael Graham in the review.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
The soil, even in the most favored places, was none of the best, and the predominant characteristic of New Hampshire was the great rock formation which has given it the name of the Granite State.
From Daniel Webster by Lodge, Henry Cabot
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