Deseret
Americannoun
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a territory established by the Mormons in 1849 as a proposed state of the Union: was refused admission to the Union by Congress and incorporated in the newly organized Territory of Utah 1850.
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Informal. the state of Utah.
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Sources told Utah-based news outlets Deseret News and ABC4 the signing was expected at 4:30 pm, though the White House has not confirmed it.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
He previously worked as a staff writer for the Deseret News in Utah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
Emma Pitts, a reporter at Utah-based Deseret News who attended the event, also described seeing the moment Kirk was shot.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025
Utah’s Deseret News reported that Lee submitted a revised proposal with new restrictions on Tuesday morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025
Before leaving Clara's house, he refreshed his memory as to the Deseret arms.
From In Luck at Last by Sir Walter Besant
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