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Meanings of states in English

A country and federal republic in North America located north of Mexico and south of Canada, including Alaska, Hawaii and overseas territories.

Usage of states in English
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ANALYSIS: Support is strong among the new states for the EU constitution.
The Irish Times
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Even in states with highly-developed health systems, late diagnosis remains a problem.
The Irish Times
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This is threatening Greece today, maybe other states in Europe as well.
Reuters
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However, these rules have recently met significant legal opposition in multiple states.
Reuters
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Seven states posted a record number of new Covid-19 cases on Friday.
Radio NZ
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Already the majority of EU states believe it will happen in April.
Reuters
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ALL 15 EU member states agree that the EU must reform itself.
The Irish Times
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However, the final decision on this point is reserved, the document states.
Reuters
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Jagland believes member states must increase measures to tackle violence from football.
The Guardian
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A new Europe, he thought ironically, a powerful federation of dynamic states.
The Young Lions
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As far as enforcement is concerned we will actually work with states.
Reuters
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A number of states are seeing their highest numbers of new cases.
The Guardian
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This directive was opposed at the time by several states, including Ireland.
The Irish Times
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Most member-states oppose US military action against Iraq without a UN mandate.
The Irish Times
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September 2008: An official economic report states Ireland is officially in recession.
The Irish Times
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The states most often mentioned are Iran, Iraq, Libya and North Korea.
The Irish Times
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