Middle Atlantic States

American  

plural noun

1. New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

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Middle Atlantic States British  

plural noun

1. the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey

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Example Sentences

Compared to Western regions of the United States, Northeastern and Middle Atlantic states may have more old buildings, which means people may be exposed to greater amounts of pollution through drafty windows and doors.

From Reuters

Mr. Kaufman shares Mr. Wing’s enthusiasm for the rare encounter, while noting the growing number of anhingas seen in the Middle Atlantic States.

From New York Times

The storm will further dissipate on Saturday as it dumps rain on the Middle Atlantic states and New England, the National Hurricane Center said.

From Reuters

Also, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has projected an active hurricane season, and a powerful weather event could cause disruptions, since most fuel consumed from the Middle Atlantic states to Maine comes from Gulf Coast refineries, energy officials say.

From Seattle Times

Most of the cases occur in the Northeast, Middle Atlantic states and Upper Midwest.

From Los Angeles Times