statehood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of statehood
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Some Uyghurs—in recent years numbering around 12 million in Xinjiang—have sought independence, following efforts in the 1930s and 1940s to establish statehood before the Communist Party took control of the region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
In a statement announcing his decision to resign as speaker on Sunday, Ndiaye said it came after "deep reflection" on "the sense of statehood".
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Asked about the prospect of US statehood, Rodriguez insisted her government was working with "a diplomatic cooperation agenda" with the United States.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
González-Colón has been a longtime advocate for Puerto Rico statehood and has been engaged in Republican politics for more than 20 years.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
By appropriating the language of genes and inheritance, entire systems of power and statehood were justified and reinforced.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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