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===Adjective=== | ===Adjective=== | ||
1. (chiefly outside the United States) In the [[United States]]. | |||
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Examples: | |||
* I'll be '''stateside''' for the next month. | |||
* You'll need a valid '''stateside''' motorcycle license. | |||
* They made their '''stateside''' debut in the late 1970s. | |||
* (2018, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office, ''Sponsorship & Newcomers – FAQs''): | |||
: “A current, valid '''stateside''' driver’s license is required to get a USAREUR driving permit and international driving permit.” | |||
* (2024-02-17, John Wright, ''FT Weekend''): | |||
: “Yonks,” he replies when I ask how long he's been '''stateside'''. “It's not like I've become American. I'm in England every year.” | |||
2. (Alaska) In the 48 contiguous states. | |||
3. (Philippines) Imported, especially of goods. | |||
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