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Silver State

American  

noun

  1. Nevada (used as a nickname).


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And while Americans may think Nevada — home of gambling mecca Las Vegas — would be the state with the most handle, other states have overtaken the Silver State in recent years.

From MarketWatch May 15, 2026

As of 10am Pacific Time, he posted that 57,000 people have voted in the Silver State on election day.

From Salon Nov. 5, 2024

Nevada may seem like an odd backdrop for the Murdoch battle, given that the family does not have any obvious ties to the Silver State.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2024

Although the Silver State isn’t home to the most expensive gas, prices for Nevadans hit their pocketbooks harder than any other state on the list.

From Seattle Times Feb. 6, 2023

Virginia City, the wild young metropolis of the new Silver State.

From The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 6: Artemus Ward's Panorama by Ward, Artemus

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