states
Example Sentences
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Six executions have been carried out in the United States this year -- three in Florida, two in Texas, and one in Oklahoma.
From Barron's
“There’s a map of the United States for giving the shipping rates. Tear out that map and bring it to school. We start geography tomorrow.”
From Literature
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By the early 20th century, Philadelphia was known as the candy capital of the United States.
From Salon
By the end of the week and into next week, above-average temperatures are expected to spread across much of the United States.
From BBC
This brings wetter weather to southern United States and the Gulf of Mexico.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.