Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- The Sate of Kentucky; -- a nickname alluding to the blue-grass region, where fine horses are bred.
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- proper noun A nickname of
Kentucky
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
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Examples
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At stake in the Bluegrass State are the races for U.S.
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O.K., so the Bluegrass State is the cradle and / or grave of Bulldog basketball coaches.
Dawg Sports T Kyle King 2008
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And one more Kentucky-centric problem: For decades, the Bluegrass State has taken great pride in serving as the thoroughbred horse capital of the world.
Jonathan Miller: The Moral Case for Gambling Jonathan 2012
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And one more Kentucky-centric problem: For decades, the Bluegrass State has taken great pride in serving as the thoroughbred horse capital of the world.
Jonathan Miller: The Moral Case for Gambling Jonathan 2012
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And one more Kentucky-centric problem: For decades, the Bluegrass State has taken great pride in serving as the thoroughbred horse capital of the world.
Jonathan Miller: The Moral Case for Gambling Jonathan 2012
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John Calipari became the first coach to post five straight 30-win seasons, and he'll need six more to bring the first title back to the Bluegrass State since 1998.
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John Calipari became the first coach to post five straight 30-win seasons, and he'll need six more to bring the first title back to the Bluegrass State since 1998.
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Kentucky Senate nominee Rand Paul (R) has run into problems in recent days over comments regarding drug use in the Bluegrass State, an issue that Democrats are using to cast the GOP candidate as out-of-touch.
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Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.) engages in a bit of Bluegrass State treachery by snubbing the Colonel and ordering from the lesser-known poultry chain [Strategic Healthcare Townhouse, 230 Second Street SE].
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John Calipari became the first coach to post five straight 30-win seasons, and he'll need six more to bring the first title back to the Bluegrass State since 1998.
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