in a state
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"The global climate is in a state of emergency. Planet Earth is being pushed beyond its limits. Every key climate indicator is flashing red," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Her condition has deteriorated, according to the royal household, and she is not expected to take part in a state visit by the king and queen of the Belgians next week.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Even in a state like Texas that has no state income taxes, you’ll end up paying 37% in federal taxes, leaving you with $63 million a year.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
If you live in a state that doesn’t have to worry about snow on the infield, that nudge arrives a few months earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
The house is in a state of disarray, or as much disarray as a house crammed from floor to ceiling with antiques and books and objets d’art can be in its inherent cozy, cluttered way.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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