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capitol

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /
NOUN
building or buildings housing chief governmental offices
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He’s also attended protests and other events focused on housing at the state capitol building.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

In Illinois, Nelson said he’s organized meetings with farmers across the state and brought growers to the state capitol to discuss their concerns with lawmakers, but it has been difficult to gain traction, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

"It's just been one disappointment after another," the 69-year-old told AFP, having ventured with some 70 others to the nation's capitol to meet with congressional representatives.

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

Advocates and community groups delivered that petition to the governor's office at the Tennessee capitol on Monday, but Gov Lee announced the following day that Carruthers' execution would go forward as planned.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

Meredith, who had integrated that state’s university system in 1962, launched a solo 220-mile walk from Memphis, Tennessee, to the Magnolia State’s capitol in Jackson on June 5.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson


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