States
Britishnoun
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The tournament made headlines before a ball was kicked, with visas to the United States delayed - and even denied - for supporters, coaching staff and officials.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Plaintiff States propose a fast-paced but realistic schedule that moves this case rapidly to trial while ensuring sufficient time for discovery and pretrial preparation,” the states said in the latest court documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Unlike in parts of the United States and Europe, data centre development in India has faced limited resistance so far.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The girls and their coaches say taking on big sides, including teams from countries such as the United States and Norway, is one of the best ways to improve and develop.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Before Lincoln’s inauguration in March of 1861, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas had joined the secession movement and formed the Confederate States of America.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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