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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the States" is correct and commonly used in written English
It is typically used as a shortened form of "the United States" or "the United States of America." It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as government, politics, travel, and geography. Example: "She traveled to the States for a business conference and was pleasantly surprised by the warm hospitality of the American people."
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the States
noun
A polity.
Exact(60)
The states are investigating.
4. "Empower the states".
Ah, but the states.
The states have split.
The states started ratifying.
The states have many more.
It saves the states money.
It belongs to the States.
How are the states doing?
The states' case was weak.
WHO led the states' investigation?
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