state

1. The stable was preserved in its original state

2. Your room is in a terrible state

3. It's a sad state of affairs (= a bad situation) when our rivers are so endangered.

4. New York state

5. the state of Arizona

6. the member state of the United Nations

7. When will you be visiting the state ?

8. His will state the property is to be sold.

9. Please state your preference.

10. a state legislature/law

11. state police

12. a state dinner

13. The building was in a state of disrepair.

14. She was found wandering in a confused state (of mind).

15. Give me the keys - you're not in a state to drive.

16. After the accident I was in a state of shock.

17. I came home to an unhappy state of affairs (= situation).

18. The kitchen was in its original state with a 1920s sink and stove.

19. The article provides a useful summary of the current state of play in the negotiations.

20. The drought is worst in the central African state

21. Britain is one of the member state of the European Union.

22. The government was determined to reduce the number of state industries.

23. Some theatres receive a small amount of funding from the state

24. formal His diary included comments on affairs/matters of state (= information about government activities).

25. Alaska is the largest state in the US

26. Representatives are elected from each state

27. The Queen rode in state to the opening of Parliament.

28. Our warranty clearly state the limits of our liability.

29. [ + (that) ] Union members state (that) they were unhappy with the proposal.

30. [ + question word ] Please state why you wish to apply for this grant.

31. Children in the state (= named) areas were at risk from a lack of food, the report said.

32. state education/industries

33. state legislature/law

34. state control

35. state funding/pensions/subsidies

36. the state opening of Parliament

37. a state funeral