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
So, who is protected by URLTA in the commonwealth, and what are a tenant's rights?
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Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
Three months out from the gubernatorial election, Republicans in the commonwealth are increasingly pessimistic, fearing the race could affect GOP candidates further down the ballot.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Tesla's expansion of direct-to-consumer sales in Kentucky could help boost EV adoption in the commonwealth, where consumers have been relatively slow to make the switch to electric.
—Olivia Evans, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
It should also be flown at half-staff on all federal facilities in the state, congressional district, territory, or commonwealth of these officials.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
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Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
Three months out from the gubernatorial election, Republicans in the commonwealth are increasingly pessimistic, fearing the race could affect GOP candidates further down the ballot.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Tesla's expansion of direct-to-consumer sales in Kentucky could help boost EV adoption in the commonwealth, where consumers have been relatively slow to make the switch to electric.
—Olivia Evans, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
It should also be flown at half-staff on all federal facilities in the state, congressional district, territory, or commonwealth of these officials.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonwealth
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Add in offbeat museums, thriving art and culinary scenes in Providence, and seasonal highlights like the WaterFire bonfires, and Rhode Island proves that small states can deliver big experiences.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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And while CarChex service contracts are available in all 50 states, CarShield does.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Last season’s winners Paris Saint-Germain had players from eight different nations in their starting line-up.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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What's Next The government faces steep socioeconomic and cultural headwinds that have frustrated other nations, and whether ending the two-child policy will make a significant difference on the trend remains uncertain.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for foreign fighters to join his country’s International Legion, which supplements the army’s ranks to counter Russia’s incursion.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dryden also represented his country several times, most notably helping Team Canada defeat the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summit Series.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonwealth. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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