statehood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of statehood
Example Sentences
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In its 176 years of statehood, California has become vastly rich, leading the ranks not just among states but among nations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
There would be "nothing transformative", she said, and certainly no major shift on Palestinian statehood or the peace process, issues that have largely disappeared from Israeli political debate since October 7.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
In exchange for recognition of Palestinian statehood last year, Mr. Abbas had promised French President Emmanuel Macron that he would hold elections in 2026 at last.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Although South Africa has a very transformative constitution… The principle of continuity of statehood still applies, which is why the case can be brought against the current state," says Viljoen.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 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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