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Hawkeye State

American  

noun

  1. Iowa (used as a nickname).


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That all makes it worth keeping a close eye on the Hawkeye State.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

It was an event like thousands of others in the half century since the Hawkeye State stumbled into its first-in-the-nation role during presidential primaries.

From Slate Jan. 14, 2024

A brutal combination of prolonged, below-freezing temperatures and strong winds have created conditions for a biting cold on Monday that looks worse than any previous caucus night in the Hawkeye State.

From New York Times Jan. 13, 2024

Januaries in the Hawkeye State can turn any campaign into a grueling, exasperating experience.

From Salon Jan. 11, 2024

Iowa, great as is the Hawkeye State, has no large city and no large fortunes.

From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles

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