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- noun plurale tantum, with “the”, law The
states of theUnited States , collectively.
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Examples
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Forecasters say that a sweltering heat wave and more rain is expected in several states.
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After the worst flooding in 100 years for towns in Ohio, forecasters say that a sweltering heat wave and more rain is expected in several states.
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Public transit officials in several states say they're seeing a increase in the number of people who ride buses and trains.
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And then, a deadly storm dumps almost two feet of snow across parts of several states.
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Other A.erican women, under the leadership of Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, daughter of General John A. Logan, prepared themselves for active field service at women's military camps, in several states, where they were instructed in bandage making, first-aid service, signalling and the use of small arms.
The Conquest of America A Romance of Disaster and Victory Cleveland Moffett 1894
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In fact, almost $850 million has been spent over the last three years in several states, Florida primary among them, building infrastructure to support this new program.
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In fact, almost $850 million has been spent over the last three years in several states, Florida primary among them, building infrastructure to support this new program.
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In fact, almost $850 million has been spent over the last three years in several states, Florida primary among them, building infrastructure to support this new program.
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