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United States

[ yoo-nahy-tid steyts ]

/ yuˈnaɪ tɪd ˈsteɪts /

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noun (used with a singular verb)

a federal republic in the northern Western Hemisphere comprising 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the North Pacific. Contiguous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with Alaska and Hawaii, 3,615,122 sq. mi. (9,363,166 sq. km). Capital: Washington, D.C. Abbreviations: U.S., US, U.S.A., USA

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Also called United States of America, America.

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pro-U·nit·ed States, adjective

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How to use United States in a sentence

At the same time, warm water has lingered instead off the coast of the northeastern United States, where the Gulf of Maine is showing some of the fastest-warming ocean water anywhere in the world.
Scientists see stronger evidence of slowing Atlantic Ocean circulation, an ‘Achilles’ heel’ of the climate|Chris Mooney, Andrew Freedman|February 25, 2021|Washington Post
We strongly believe that when the United States engages constructively with the council, in concert with our allies and friends, positive change is within reach.
US to ‘reengage’ with UN Human Rights Council|Michael K. Lavers|February 8, 2021|Washington Blade
Like Ocasio-Cortez and Tlaib, Greene is now also a United States congresswoman.
The Greene-House gas effect is toxic. Republicans won’t crack a window.|Monica Hesse|February 4, 2021|Washington Post
The tool judges the threat of infection in a majority of United States counties to be “extremely high” at the moment, and recommends residents of those areas to avoid outdoor dining and outdoor bars.
The New Risks of Dining Out|Elazar Sontag|February 3, 2021|Eater

This man is trying to overthrow the United States government.
Seth Rogen says calling his criticism of Ted Cruz a ‘Twitter spat’ distracts from the real political issue|Sonia Rao|January 27, 2021|Washington Post
The most notorious states are Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, where death is an acceptable legal remedy.
In Defense of Blasphemy|Michael Tomasky|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It would became one of the first great mysteries in the United States of America, as it was only then 23 years old.
New York’s Most Tragic Ghost Loves Minimalist Swedish Fashion|Nina Strochlic|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The same Pediatrics journal notes that 17 states have some form of exception to the standard parental consent requirement.
Should Teens Have The Right To Die?|Brandy Zadrozny|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
There is a particular focus in the magazine on attacking the United States, which al Qaeda calls a top target.
U.S. Spies See Al Qaeda Fingerprints on Paris Massacre|Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The United States government might not release that information for years, if ever.
Was Sony Hit With a Second Hack?|Shane Harris|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He also states that the Audiencia is virtually non-existent, and so there is no high court in which justice may be sought.
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Understandingthe best way to live,United for Serviceour Country to give.
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Why expect that extraordinary virtues should be in one person united, when one virtue makes a man extraordinary?
Pearls of Thought|Maturin M. Ballou
There are very few foreign journals taken or read in the Roman States.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
The king's statue was again set up in Guild hall, London, and the states arms taken down.
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