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multistate

adjective
mul·​ti·​state | \ ˈməl-tē-ˌstāt How to pronounce multistate (audio) , -ˌtī-\

Definition of multistate

1 : having divisions in several states multistate enterprises
2 : of, relating to, or involving several states

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That’s one of several takeaways from a new and ambitious multistate research project by Equis Labs, a political consulting firm that focuses on the Latino community, and their partners Equis Research. Nic Garcia, The Denver Post, "Colorado Latinos really don’t like President Donald Trump but they aren’t excited about the 2020 election yet," 29 Aug. 2019 The proliferation of multistate suits, Nolette said, represents a fundamental shift in the constitutional order. al, "States increasingly challenge Trump in court," 24 Aug. 2019 On July 31, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both said consumers should avoid pig ear treats and advised retailers to stop selling them amid a multistate outbreak of human salmonella infections. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "Dog Goods USA is recalling its Chef Toby Pig Ears Treats because of salmonella health risk," 19 Aug. 2019 The farm also supplies restaurants with meat and eggs, offers multistate shipping, and sells at both Pepper Place and Lee Branch markets. Eric Velasco, al, "Follow the journey of local food from seed to plate," 13 Aug. 2019 According to a news release from the DHS: The Wisconsin cases are part of a multistate outbreak. William Langhorne, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Dog treats linked to four cases of salmonella poisoning in Wisconsin," 2 Aug. 2019 Another multistate firm, Cresco Labs, contributed $5,750 to Lightfoot in June that a Cresco spokesman said was related to a fundraiser hosted for the mayor at the Joy District restaurant and bar in River North. Robert Mccoppin, chicagotribune.com, "Illinois marijuana growers who get first shot at the recreational market contributed heavily to politicians who cemented their advantage," 2 Aug. 2019 Since Hurricane Harvey struck Texas nearly two years ago, the multistate lender provided more than $7 million in capital to small businesses directly affected by the storm. Laura Garcia, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio nonprofit to help small businesses prepare for future natural disasters," 1 Aug. 2019 One measure requires the governor to get approval from the state legislature before withdrawing from lawsuits—a law designed to hinder Gov. Evers’s campaign promise to withdraw from a multistate lawsuit over the Affordable Care Act. Jennifer Calfas, WSJ, "Setback in Wisconsin Forces Democrats to Study Next Move," 13 June 2019

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First Known Use of multistate

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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