state bank
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of state bank
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Example Sentences
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Barr has pushed for tighter supervision while Bowman, a former community banker and state bank commissioner, has advocated for a more hands-off approach.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
The Kraken unit, which has a special type of Wyoming state bank charter geared toward crypto companies, previously relied on intermediary banks to move money to other firms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Donors would buy bonds from the state bank anonymously and then pass them on to politicians.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
His catering businesses expanded significantly, and in 2010, Putin helped open Prigozhin’s factory, which was built on generous loans from a state bank.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
We had the state bank system with its branches.
From Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. by Sherman, John
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