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multistate

American  
[muhl-ti-stayt] / ˈmʌl tɪˌsteɪt /

adjective

  1. of or operating in several states of a nation.

    a multistate corporation.


Etymology

Origin of multistate

First recorded in 1940–45; multi- + state


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Alongside the compact are a stack of deals, short-term agreements, treaties, multistate pacts, federal interventions and other legal arrangements governing water used for drinking, irrigation, hydropower and recreation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

California was not a part of the multistate outbreak.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

“Today’s action is an important step forward, and I welcome Meta’s decision to accept responsibility and to collaborate with the multistate coalition to protect kids who deserve better.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

And this week brought another recall: The company pulled prepared foods, including salsa and guacamole sold under brands such as Trader Joe’s and Walmart’s Freshness Guaranteed, after receiving jalapeños connected to a multistate Salmonella outbreak.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026

More jalapeños linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak are being recalled.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

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