as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
laws that will benefit all the citizens of the commonwealth
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Recent Examples of commonwealth
Eerie 'Box Demon' Sparking Fear in Quiet Suburb After Being Captured on Ring Camera Is ID'd by Police
Bethany Harrison, the commonwealth's attorney for the city of Lynchburg, confirmed to the outlets that a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery charge was issued against Everett.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The commonwealth was firmly Democratic until Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin won in 2021.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
In a recent statement to The Center Square, PJM spokesman Jeff Shields said that the organization has managed generation transitions in the commonwealth for decades, including the switch from coal to natural gas over the last 20 years.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
Some 47,000 people live in the commonwealth, according to U.S. Census data, mostly on the islands of Saipan, Rota and Tinian.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The commonwealth was firmly Democratic until Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin won in 2021.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
In a recent statement to The Center Square, PJM spokesman Jeff Shields said that the organization has managed generation transitions in the commonwealth for decades, including the switch from coal to natural gas over the last 20 years.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
Some 47,000 people live in the commonwealth, according to U.S. Census data, mostly on the islands of Saipan, Rota and Tinian.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonwealth
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The church as a refuge Since 2022, more than 200,000 asylum seekers arrived to New York City, some arriving by bus as Republican states sought to overwhelm the city’s sanctuary status.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Asian supermarket chain 99 Ranch also has locations in multiple states from California to New Jersey.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Leger Fernández and others wrote to Trump and the Department of Homeland Security on Jan. 28 after receiving complaints from constituents and tribal nations that federal agents were pressing tribal citizens in New Mexico for their immigration status, raising concerns about racial profiling.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
14 Apr. 2025
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To the chagrin of many parents, sugar is a big ingredient in many breakfast cereals — about a third of our nation’s sugar is imported from 70 countries.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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But past Democratic and Republican presidents have used their parole authorities to allow people from countries in turmoil to come to the United States, including Soviet and Vietnamese citizens.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Trump and White House officials have expressed optimism that trade deals could be reached in the next few weeks, pointing to overtures from countries including Israel, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonwealth. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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