in a state
Example Sentences
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“Qualified means you earned your CDL the right way, not through a rubber-stamped process in a state that looks the other way.”
From Los Angeles Times
Penarth Rugby Club, which dates back to 1880, said the community was "in a state of shock" following the blaze in the early hours of Monday.
From BBC
They are expected to face San Diego Section champion Cathedral Catholic in a state playoff game next weekend.
From Los Angeles Times
Another Afghan man living in the US who spoke to the BBC said the shooting had been a "very devastating event for all immigrants", adding that the political reaction had left many people in a state of uncertainty.
From BBC
"Inadmissibility for non-compliance generally ends once a client is no longer in a state of non-compliance."
From BBC
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