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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The program was first piloted in Virginia, following a partnership in which Wrap moved its manufacturing to the state, garnering $4.1 million in state support, establishing 126 new jobs, and positioning the Commonwealth as a 21st century leader in public safety innovation. Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov during a summit of leaders of nations, which are members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), in Moscow, Russia October 8, 2024. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025 Still, Chancellor says that, as the Commonwealth has diversified over the years, so, too, can 007. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025 Plea and attorney information were not immediately available; he was set to be arraigned on Tuesday, Feb. 18, per the Commonwealth's Attorney's office. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Commonwealth

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“The Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Commonwealth. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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