State of the Union address
noun phrase
: a yearly speech given by the U.S. President to Congress and the people to tell them about important things that are affecting the country
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Trump only devoted a few paragraphs of his February 25 State of the Union address to Iran.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Last week’s State of the Union address offered important signals for Orange County businesses navigating a rapidly changing economy.
—Jeffrey Ball, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Following the call, the women’s team declined to attend the State of the Union address.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
The president inquired about feedback to his State of the Union address, laying into the Democrats for not standing up at key points.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Last week’s State of the Union address offered important signals for Orange County businesses navigating a rapidly changing economy.
—Jeffrey Ball, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Following the call, the women’s team declined to attend the State of the Union address.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
The president inquired about feedback to his State of the Union address, laying into the Democrats for not standing up at key points.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
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