California

[kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh] / ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə /

NOUN

u.s. state

Synonyms

WEAK

Bear Flag State Cal El Dorado Gold Coast Gold Rush State Golden Bear State Golden Poppy State Golden State La La Land Sunkist State

Example Sentences

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They also retire with pensions through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.

From Los Angeles Times

A record 10.2 million Southern Californians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home, according to the Auto Club of Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

The Pineapple Express storm bearing down on Southern California could bring heavy rain and strong winds throughout Christmas week, potentially triggering mudslides, downing trees and flooding not only freeways but also homes and businesses.

From Los Angeles Times

Army, he became a reporter covering Reagan’s first years as governor of California for the San Jose Mercury News.

From Los Angeles Times

A Times investigation in July found that the aggressive pursuit of federal charges against people protesting immigration enforcement in Southern California has led to weak cases being rejected numerous times by grand juries.

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