the States

Example Sentences

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Consider it a save for the tournament, three points for soccer in America and maybe even a win for uniting the States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Just as he had shifted his style when he moved to the States, he remained ever curious throughout his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Even some high-income travelers who can still afford a European vacation are opting to stay in the States, said Wander CEO John Andrew Entwistle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

This shirt making the top three is perhaps influenced by the World Cup returning to the States this summer - but 1994 was a tournament of memorable kits, as you can see below.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Standing here in the quiet, she believes she has never felt at home in the States, never.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez