the 49th state
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Most major cruise lines offer trips to the 49th state, where travelers can explore the tallest mountain in the U.S. or go whale watching on the coast.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Armies of commentators, reporters and photographers were hauled off to the 49th state expecting a vintage Trump performance, of the sort that has lubricated their industry for an entire decade.
From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025
He was Frank Murkowski, the sitting governor of Alaska and a towering figure in the 49th state.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2022
California will be the 49th state to allow these services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2021
So, the young woman from Douglas found herself on multiple nationally televised shows representing the 49th state before competing in Atlantic City for the Miss America crown.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2019
