commonwealth
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The islands became a self-governing U.S. commonwealth, similar to Puerto Rico, and eligible residents gained U.S. citizenship.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026
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
From there the King and Queen will visit Virginia, before heading to the commonwealth country of Bermuda.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
He supported a 2020 bill, which became law, that limits judges’ ability to block the commonwealth attorney’s decision to drop a charge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
On November 15, 1935, the United States designated the Philippines as a commonwealth.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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