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.
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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
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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
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“The Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Commonwealth. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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