in a state
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In his earlier video statement Fedorov had argued that "people cannot endlessly live in a state where they do not understand why certain decisions are made".
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
The Colts worked on their strength in the off season after failing to stop the run in a state playoff loss to Delano Kennedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
That decision made Brooks eligible for up to $480,000 under a program created by Louisiana lawmakers to pay those wrongfully convicted in a state with one of the highest rates of overturned guilty verdicts.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Newsom’s concerns represent a divide in views between two top elected officials in a state that has long been synonymous with entertainment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
I lived in a state of chronic uneasiness respecting my behaviour to Joe.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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