continental U.S.

noun

: the states of the U.S. except for Hawaii

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Fall is getting warmer across the continental U.S., a new analysis finds. Kavya Beheraj, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024 The Northern Lights may be seen this week in the continental U.S. after space weather forecasters predicted favorable geomagnetic storm conditions. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Now dozens of missile silos, which can hold the continental U.S. at risk, dot the ground in a pattern visible from space. Kyle Balzer, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024 The lowest gas tax in the continental U.S. is Mississippi at just 18 cents per gallon. Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for continental U.S. 

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“Continental U.S..” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continental%20U.S.. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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