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  • present tense form of state (3rd person singular).
  • plural of state.
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Sportsbooks have surged in popularity since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalized sports betting in the U.S., leaving it to be regulated by states.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

She spent several years lobbying to push an Equal Rights Amendment through Congress, and then—unsuccessfully—to have it ratified by the states.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

On the other hand, when it comes to compiling a list of mail voters for USPS, Avore noted that these states are actually better suited than others to share that list.

From Slate Sep. 3, 2026

The British royal family is vulnerable to cyber attacks from hostile states, according to the i Paper.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

In seven states, thousands of Americans stood weeping on riverbanks and train depots, hats in hands, hands over hearts.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock



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