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[steyt] / steɪt /






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Cassidy, Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow, and state treasurer John Fleming have been relatively bunched in the polling.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Last Christmas, US and Nigeria carried out a joint airstrike in Nigeria's Sokoto state targeting IS-linked groups.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In defense of the Legislature, the state’s attorneys said the proposed amendment was approved before election day, which complies with the state Constitution.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Last year he granted her a symbolic pardon, as the US president has no power to forgive crimes that were prosecuted in state courts.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Embarrassed, Penelope reached up to smooth her hair, which had started the day in its usual neat bun, but was now in a state of wind-whipped disarray.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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