Volunteer State
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Black was the second person put to death in the Volunteer State this year, and the 28th in the country to be executed this year.
From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025
The Volunteer State is just one of three states where name, photographs and likeness are considered a property right rather than a right of publicity.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2024
Just months after the win, Anastasi moved his family to the Volunteer State to take charge of the Tennessean.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2022
Speaking of Tennessee, Joyce notes that the Volunteer State has put in an order for 50 of the charter schools.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2022
And I thought if I could only reach the exalted position of Governor of the old "Volunteer State" I would then have gained the sum of life's honors and happiness.
From Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales by Taylor, Robert L.
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