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Lone Star State

American  

noun

  1. Texas (used as a nickname).


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

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Tesla is among those that have made such a move, while Dell Technologies’ board voted earlier this month to relocate its legal home to the Lone Star State.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

Realtor.com, a real estate services company, was drawn to the Lone Star State for its unparalleled housing growth and affordable living, according to a news release.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2026

Musician Post Malone’s “famous” childhood home in Texas has hit the market for $549,000—over a decade after he traded the Lone Star State for California amid his stratospheric rise to stardom.

From MarketWatch Feb. 18, 2026

Since the death of Hollywood the Lone Star State has taken its place at the top for being interviewed, inspected, and discussed.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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