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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Here are other Kentucky statues Richardson, a Kentucky native and Louisville resident, is a New York Times, Los Angeles Times and USA Today author and advocate whose stories highlight the culture and heritage of the commonwealth.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, a Virginia Commonwealth University poll found Trump leading Biden by 3 points, while a New York Times-Siena College poll showed Biden leading Trump by 3 points in the commonwealth.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
The former president also exaggerated 2024 election polls during the Pennsylvania rally, claiming big leads in the commonwealth and other decisive states like Michigan.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
And the Bluegrass State followed suit this year, as well — Kentucky was the first state called for Trump, with The Associated Press making the call just as polls closed in the western portion of the commonwealth.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, a Virginia Commonwealth University poll found Trump leading Biden by 3 points, while a New York Times-Siena College poll showed Biden leading Trump by 3 points in the commonwealth.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
The former president also exaggerated 2024 election polls during the Pennsylvania rally, claiming big leads in the commonwealth and other decisive states like Michigan.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
And the Bluegrass State followed suit this year, as well — Kentucky was the first state called for Trump, with The Associated Press making the call just as polls closed in the western portion of the commonwealth.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Syrian state television reported that the sermon was delivered by Mohammed al-Bashir, the interim prime minister installed by HTS this week.ALBERT AJI AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Windsor, the No. 1 team in the Courant’s state coaches poll, now 12-1, left the field stunned and deflated.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has backed the rebels since 2011 and has thus expanded his nation's foothold in the region.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Balancing innovation with ethical responsibility will be critical as nations integrate AI into their defense strategies.Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Assads come from the minority Alawite sect and their rule was characterized by its exploitation of sectarian divisions in the Sunni-majority country and violent suppression of dissent.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonwealth. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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