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commonwealth

[kom-uhn-welth] / ˈkɒm ənˌwɛlθ /


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That means this case is far from over, with plenty of options—and questions— remaining about Clancy’s fate—and if and how the commonwealth of Massachusetts will try her again.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

Now, the commonwealth consistently ranks among the top states for book challenges, a distinction unknown to many of her students.

From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026

From there the King and Queen will visit Virginia, before heading to the commonwealth country of Bermuda.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026

Northern Virginia Community College, the largest workforce provider in the commonwealth, offers programs in automotive technology, HVAC, welding, mechatronics, cybersecurity, data-center operations and healthcare, among others.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

“Jefferson had a party,” Adams observed caustically, “Hamilton had a party, but the commonwealth had none.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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