Pelican State
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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After his visit to Baton Rouge — and later, New Orleans — Barnes reflected on The Pelican State, a place that he said "felt like a vacation" every day.
From Fox News • Mar. 11, 2022
COVID-19 has moved quickly across Louisiana, killing hundreds and infecting thousands of all ages and walks of life in the Pelican State.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2020
As of Sunday morning, the Pelican State has seen 837 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection, with 54% of those coming in New Orleans, according to the state Department of Health.
From Washington Times • Mar. 22, 2020
A statement from the airline quotes Gov. John Bel Edwards saying the plane is a tribute to the Pelican State and a flying ambassador.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2018
The passage of these resolutions indicates a better spirit than has been manifested by the inhabitants of other portions of the Pelican State.
From Camp-Fire and Cotton-Field Southern Adventure in Time of War. Life with the Union Armies, and Residence on a Louisiana Plantation by Knox, Thomas Wallace
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