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multistate

American  
[muhl-ti-steyt] / 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

Example Sentences

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Another comment came from a multistate coalition of attorneys general, including California Atty.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 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

The company now expects same-store sales to drop between 7% and 8% due to lower demand from the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak..

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

The investigation of the multistate outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce is expected to be slow-going, Wade Syers, a food safety and security expert at Michigan State University, told the BBC.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

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