the Commonwealth
noun
1
: a U.S. state
—used officially of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
the Commonwealth of Kentucky
2
: the countries that were once part of the British Empire
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Shoppers had nearly 30 choices as recently as 2021, according to the Commonwealth Fund's Gretchen Jacobson.
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Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
The words dishonor every man and woman who has sworn to protect and serve the Commonwealth and undermine the foundation of mutual respect and public trust that effective law enforcement and officer safety depend upon.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Boys soccer In the Commonwealth Athletic Conference, goals by Jefferson Romero and Joseph Avendana powered Excel Academy to a 2-1 victory over Shawsheen.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Halligan formally took over the position as the lead prosecutor for the Commonwealth’s Eastern District shortly after Leavitt’s remarks to reporters, CNN reported, including a photo of Halligan reportedly arriving for her first day.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
The words dishonor every man and woman who has sworn to protect and serve the Commonwealth and undermine the foundation of mutual respect and public trust that effective law enforcement and officer safety depend upon.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Boys soccer In the Commonwealth Athletic Conference, goals by Jefferson Romero and Joseph Avendana powered Excel Academy to a 2-1 victory over Shawsheen.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Halligan formally took over the position as the lead prosecutor for the Commonwealth’s Eastern District shortly after Leavitt’s remarks to reporters, CNN reported, including a photo of Halligan reportedly arriving for her first day.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
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“The Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Commonwealth. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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