state of matter

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One of the four principal conditions in which matter exists-solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. See also phase phase transition.

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Dental leaders barnstormed the state, and cities began to fluoridate.
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But on Thursday Boxer triggered a Golden State political earthquake, announcing that she would not seek a fifth term in 2016.
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Meanwhile, in Florida, Bush was flooded with questions about whether gay marriage could possibly come to the Sunshine State.
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This week, Florida became the 36th state to allow same-sex marriage.
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To borrow an old right-wing talking point, these people are angry no matter what we do.
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I assure you, no matter how beautifully we play any piece, the minute Liszt plays it, you would scarcely recognize it!
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I hate to be long at my toilette at any time; but to delay much in such a matter while travelling is folly.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
If we can free this State of Yankees, we will accomplish more than your armies down south have.
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“And the matter of the will was all disposed of by the probate judge today, I hear,” said the judge, his hand on the door.
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Walls End Castle, when the party broke up, returned to its normal state.
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