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Keystone State

American  

noun

  1. Pennsylvania (used as a nickname).


Example Sentences

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The change ends needless delays that have hindered development in the Keystone State, cutting through bureaucracy to promote investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its nickname, the Keystone State, has never been more appropriate.

From BBC

Already both candidates and their running mates have held events in the Keystone State, with no doubt many more to come.

From Salon

Democrats in the Keystone State also will decide competitive contests for state attorney general, treasurer and auditor general.

From Seattle Times

Now, some Democrats are saying that it is time for Mr. Biden and his campaign to widen their reach across the Keystone State, which he narrowly won by about 80,000 votes last time around.

From New York Times