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Sunshine State

American  

noun

  1. Florida (used as a nickname).


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Since record-keeping began in 1853, the sunshine state has been hit by only two: in 1935 and 1985.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2022

The arctic air mass that has spread as far south as Florida has prompted freeze advisories for much of the sunshine state.

From Fox News • Jan. 24, 2022

Currently, more than 91 percent of the sunshine state is suffering from a severe drought.

From Time • Aug. 31, 2015

Queensland has been lobbying to attract the film-makers to the sunshine state for months.

From The Guardian • Oct. 1, 2014

Another school from the sunshine state, Florida, hoped to impress the committee by doubling up in the Southeastern Conference.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2013

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