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States

British  
/ steɪts /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular or plural) an informal name for the United States of America

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On average, California gas prices are the most expensive in the United States, according to data from the American Automobile Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

A new study reveals that cities across the United States and Canada experienced a noticeable drop in ground vibrations during the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

States that sued to stop the deal include California, Colorado and New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Doncic returned to the United States on Friday after receiving specialized treatment in Spain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Made up of archaeologists and divers from France, England, and the United States, this multinational group included Frederic Dumas, on loan from Jacques Cousteau’s team of divers, and the pioneering archaeologist Honor Frost.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler