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  • proper noun Utah

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  • noun a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young

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Examples

  • Though he spent five years as governor of the Beehive State, Huntsman is entirely unknown on the national stage, which could well be a good thing for him.

    The case for Jon Huntsman Chris Cillizza 2011

  • Restaurant owner Sam Granato (D) is the Democratic nominee, but the Beehive State has not had a Democratic senator since 1976.

    Undecideds run high in Utah Senate primary 2010

  • The Beehive State finished first overall thanks to AAA credit ratings from both Moody's and S&P, as well as debt per capita of only $447, according to Moody's.

    The United States Of Debt 2010

  • But, he has also watched his Beehive State colleague Bob Bennett swept out of office last month by conservatives unhappy with some votes they deemed less than acceptable.

    The Fix: Six senators to watch in the Kagan hearings 2010

  • SALT LAKE CITY — The recent recession knocked business-friendly Utah off its perch as a jobs leader, but now the Beehive State ' s aggressive approach to court businesses has helped fuel job growth that ranks among the highest in the West and the nation.

    Incentives Spur Utah Jim Carlton 2010

  • But, he has also watched his Beehive State colleague Bob Bennett swept out of office last month by conservatives unhappy with some votes they deemed less than acceptable.

    Six Senators to watch in Kagan confirmation 2010

  • Anyone not knowing the power of my cousins and the other 2.7 million residents of the Beehive State need only look at California's disastrous Prop 8 outcome to see how Mormons can mobilize when needed.

    when you're a jet you're a jet all the way 2009

  • Anyone not knowing the power of my cousins and the other 2.7 million residents of the Beehive State need only look at California's disastrous Prop 8 outcome to see how Mormons can mobilize when needed.

    stop me if you think you've heard this one before 2009

  • The Beehive State rivals finish the regular season against one another at Utah Nov. 22 in what could be that rivalry's biggest game ever.

    East Carolina's BCS Dilemma 2008

  • States for 2010, marking the second year in a row the Beehive State has achieved that ranking.

    deseretnews.com - Top Stories 2010

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