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Hawkeye State

American  

noun

  1. Iowa (used as a nickname).


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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

Her rivals Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy are still scheduled to press on, however, ahead of Monday's caucus in the Hawkeye State.

From BBC Jan. 12, 2024

The governor also managed to meet with several Hawkeye State political luminaries amid his energetic day, including U.S.

From Washington Times Sep. 10, 2023

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 Charles Morris

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