States
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The state’s nearly 12-month outbreak is putting the U.S. on a path to losing the measles-elimination status it earned more than two decades ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
State and local elections officials in California have defended the state’s policies as facilitating voting by as many eligible voters as possible, which they say is more important than a quick count.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
Neither the state’s funding woes nor the shrinking of the federal workforce are expected to impact firefighting ability.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
The brief, unsigned order on the Supreme Court's emergency docket did not provide an explanation, but Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissented, indicating that they would have granted the state's request.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
The state’s star witness was Bruno Mtolo, or “Mr. X” as he was known in court.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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