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state

[steyt] / steɪt /






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However, the state prosecutor has asked that it and 12 other older allegations be reconsidered with a view to possible inclusion in the charges.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Mr. Paxton, thanks to Mr. Trump’s last-minute endorsement, walloped the incumbent in the runoff, but only 1.3 million people voted, in a state of 18.7 million registered voters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But state and local officials believe the facility will be used for short-term detention of up to 150 people at a time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Last month, state cybersecurity chiefs warned lawmakers that AI-enabled discovery tools create unsustainable pressure on state networks as patching windows shrink to near zero.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Why did you let him reach this state? Why didn’t you seek help sooner?”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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