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Washington State

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noun

  1. the state of Washington, especially as distinguished from Washington, D.C.


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California is moving forward with plans to link its signature climate program, cap-and-invest, to that of Washington State, a major step officials say will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency and told a news conference on Sunday that he had requested federal assistance after speaking to US President Donald Trump.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Washington State law provides clear pathways when a person appointed as a personal representative wants to step down.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

For the first study, the Illinois researchers worked with scientists at Washington State University who had developed a specialized microwave fryer.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

“Rachel got a scholarship to Washington State, and Rebecca married a Samoan surfer — she lives in Hawaii now.”

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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