Etymology
Origin of bi-state
Example Sentences
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Fish and Wildlife Service on Thursday approved reopening consideration of whether to list the bi-state sage grouse as endangered or threatened.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2023
As it turned out, the weakest link in protecting the George Washington Bridge from being commandeered was the bi-state agency's own police department.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2023
But because the bridge is a bi-state project, Oregon’s tolling authority, the Oregon Transportation Commission, will be working with the Washington commission to set the tolling policies and rates.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2022
The bi-state Waterfront Commission was formed in 1953 to fight organized crime on the docks.
From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2017
The authority oversees many of the biggest infrastructure projects in the region and operates airports, bridges and tunnels in the bi-state area.
From Reuters • Dec. 8, 2016
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