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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

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Bach, the analyst, says such alleged arms transfers are “increasing the risk of an escalating multistate conflict that could destabilize the Horn of Africa.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

California was not a part of the multistate outbreak.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 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

The company, in its earnings release on Thursday, said its expectation for weaker sales reflects “reduced consumer demand for fresh prepared foods due to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis since mid-July.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 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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