the Midwest
noun
: the northern central part of the U.S. : the Middle West
the rich farmlands of the Midwest
—often used before another nounmy Midwest childhood
Midwest cities
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De Haan expects a smaller, but still noticeable, impact of 10 to 30 cents a gallon is likely in the Midwest and the Rockies as well as in the Northeast, which imports gas, diesel, heating oil and jet fuel from refineries in New Brunswick and Quebec.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Virginia led the Northeast (57%), and Kansas led the Midwest (45%).
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 23 Jan. 2025
There are more than 40 locations in 15 states, almost all in the Midwest, South and East.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
The Restaurant at 1900 was nominated for Outstanding Hospitality and Best Chef in the Midwest in 2023.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Virginia led the Northeast (57%), and Kansas led the Midwest (45%).
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 23 Jan. 2025
There are more than 40 locations in 15 states, almost all in the Midwest, South and East.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
The Restaurant at 1900 was nominated for Outstanding Hospitality and Best Chef in the Midwest in 2023.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
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“The Midwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Midwest. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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