Utah
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a state in the western United States. 84,916 sq. mi. (219,930 sq. km). Salt Lake City. UT (for use with zip code), Ut.
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Military. the World War II Allies' code name for the easternmost of the D-Day invasion beaches on France's Normandy coast, assaulted by American troops.
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The Great Salt Lake is located in the northwestern part of the state.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, also known as the Mormons, founded the state and to a large extent still dominate it.
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Fervo anticipates that geothermal power from its Utah plant will cost roughly $7,000 per kilowatt of electricity.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
He posted about flight delays causing him to miss a Germany match, so several private aviation firms and the governor of Utah reached out to let him know they wanted to help.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
Sentnor was selected by the Utah Royals with the first pick in the 2024 draft.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Investor Russ Savage is putting properties across California, Colorado and Utah on the market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Roadblocks were erected, and helicopters patrolled the highways; it was a roadblock in Utah that caught York and Latham.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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