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United States

[yoo-nahy-tid steyts] / yuˈnaɪ tɪd ˈsteɪts /


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The state’s argument, led by Mississippi Solicitor General Scott Stewart and supported by the United States, leaned hard into that narrowing move.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

It has been one of the biggest points of contention between Brussels and Washington, but Puzder struck a conciliatory tone after last week's announcement of a "dialogue" between the EU and United States.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Although the Joro spider, an invasive species that has been spotted across the United States, including in California, isn’t dangerous, its size and the web it creates can seem like props from a horror movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It once again underlined Tuchel's limited options when it comes to an alternative for 32-year-old Kane, with the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico a little more than two months away.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The group created a weather-based map that showed the likely path of the radioactive plume from Fukushima swirling across the North Pacific and sweeping onto the west coast of the United States.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland