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[steyt] / steɪt /






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For one thing, they automate the sign-up process somewhat, or at least it put it into state hands to complete.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

A public pension fund is a state actor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Let California Kids Hear and Klugo have been steadfast in their response that insurance costs would be minimal and the state program falls far short of fulfilling needs throughout the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Local and state law enforcement officers will be "flexing" in those areas to ensure crowd safety, Mullin added, noting: "The games are going to be very secure."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

There were stories of the Apache Wars in the Wild West, a new circus act called a flying trapeze, and Abraham Lincoln arguing that Kansas should be a free state and not slave.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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