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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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Federal prosecutors say two men led a multistate scam, posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and adviser to steal $1.3 million from at least 26 women.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 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. 26, 2026

Ahead of the multistate trial, Meta had revealed in a court filing that it was facing statutory penalties up to $1.4 trillion — nearly as much as the company’s $1.48 trillion market capitalization.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 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

Federal health officials last month linked a multistate outbreak to Taylor Farms’ shredded iceberg lettuce, which was sold at retailers including Taco Bell.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

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