the 49th state
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Most major cruise lines offer trips to the 49th state, where travelers can explore the tallest mountain in the U.S. or go whale watching on the coast.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Armies of commentators, reporters and photographers were hauled off to the 49th state expecting a vintage Trump performance, of the sort that has lubricated their industry for an entire decade.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2025
Issa López writes and directs the series, with Iceland standing in for the 49th state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2023
He was Frank Murkowski, the sitting governor of Alaska and a towering figure in the 49th state.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
“Alaska’s law enforcement community invites you to consider the 49th state where we back the blue,” the governor’s social media post said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2021
