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Lone Star State

American  

noun

  1. Texas (used as a nickname).


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Ryan Serhant is expanding his fast-growing real estate empire to the Lone Star State.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Morgan Stanley MS 2.06%increase; green up pointing triangle is considering plans for a $1.33 billion operational hub in Dallas, a sign that the bank is following its Wall Street peers to the Lone Star State.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

The Lone Star State was quick to claim the victory.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

The court should hear his case and require the Lone Star State to follow its own laws.

From Slate Feb. 13, 2026

“All y’all who want to vote for me, Taylor Rene Krystal Hawkins of the Lone Star State, raise your hands.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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