statehood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of statehood
Example Sentences
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González-Colón has been a longtime advocate for Puerto Rico statehood and has been engaged in Republican politics for more than 20 years.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
It was a moment of elation for those who campaigned for continued political union with the rest of the UK, but a moment of despair for those who made the case for Scottish statehood.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Despite strengthening ties with Israel, India has sought to maintain a broader regional balance -- historically supporting Palestinian statehood while deepening cooperation with Israel.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Mr. Newsom has the distinction of being the first governor of California since statehood in 1850 to see the state’s congressional delegation shrink, from 53 representatives to 52 after the 2020 census.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Neither North Carolina nor the US government recognized its bid for statehood, but they lacked the resources to force Franklin back into North Carolina’s control.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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