States
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Peru has seen presidents fall in rapid succession, weakening institutions and the state's ability to respond.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The Kornacki Cam will focus on the primaries for Los Angeles mayor, California and several Congressional districts, shortly after the state’s polls close at 8 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Don’t expect to know the results of the state’s primaries for weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Exxon also amended its bylaws to provide an “exclusive forum provision” to litigate shareholder suits in federal court in southern Texas or the state’s special business courts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Built in 1891, the West Virginia Colored Institute provided hope to many of our state’s Negro citizens as we fought to obtain an education.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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