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commonwealth

[kom-uhn-welth] / ˈkɒm ənˌwɛlθ /


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My colleagues in Congress ask why I back commonwealth status.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

The U.S. government can strengthen the commonwealth by accelerating the disbursement of reconstruction funds for the island’s energy grid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear offered his condolences on social media, saying "violence like this has no place in our commonwealth or country".

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

EDT Saturday in the commonwealth of bourbon and horse racing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025

I thought it was fairly brave—or stupid—considering the commonwealth of Virginia had never considered it a priority to install lights on its highways and roads.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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