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United States

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


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It would not be possible for Artan to stay outside the United States and only referee matches played in Canada or Mexico.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Following the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, the United States unshackled its railroads, allowing private operators to compete, set market-driven rates and dynamically reinvest in their own infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Considered the “Giant of CONCACAF,” Mexico has remained dominant in its region since 2010, with five Gold Cups, although it has lost ground to the United States in the Nations League.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I don’t know about Europe, but clearly the United States of America in 2026 does not.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

When she returns to the United States, she moves to Washington, DC, and works as an usher for the Kennedy Center, where she attends concerts for free.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly



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