Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Of or pertaining to the Midwest region of the U. S., generally including Ohio; Indiana; Illinois; Iowa; Missouri; Kansas; Nebraska; and sometimes Michigan; Wisconsin; Minnesota.
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- adjective Alternative capitalization of
Midwestern - adjective Of or pertaining to any region identified as
midwest
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective of a region of the United States generally including Ohio; Indiana; Illinois; Iowa; Missouri; Kansas; Nebraska; and sometimes Michigan; Wisconsin; Minnesota
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Examples
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It's created a culture shift, especially in midwestern and Blue Dog states.
Sue Wilson: Why Did Donna Brazile Use the F-word in Oprah's Magazine? (Hint: Rush Limbaugh) Sue Wilson 2010
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It's created a culture shift, especially in midwestern and Blue Dog states.
Sue Wilson: Why Did Donna Brazile Use the F-word in Oprah's Magazine? (Hint: Rush Limbaugh) Sue Wilson 2010
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Though it might be a stretch to call him happy at the outset of the film, Larry is certainly comfortable with his roots planted in midwestern suburban America.
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Obama wins NC by less than 5% after being up 18% just 2 weeks ago, he loses Indiana by more than 5 points to continue his oh-fer in midwestern industrial states he doesn't live in, he will be solidly behind both Clinton AND McCain in the national polling after this weekend .... and he'll still win the nomination just by attrition due to the idiotic Democratic primary rules.
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Obama wins NC by less than 5% after being up 18% just 2 weeks ago, he loses Indiana by more than 5 points to continue his oh-fer in midwestern industrial states he doesn't live in, he will be solidly behind both Clinton AND McCain in the national polling after this weekend .... and he'll still win the nomination just by attrition due to the idiotic Democratic primary rules.
Poll: 2 out of 3 Dems think long nomination battle hurting party 2008
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Obama wins NC by less than 5% after being up 18% just 2 weeks ago, he loses Indiana by more than 5 points to continue his oh-fer in midwestern industrial states he doesn't live in, he will be solidly behind both Clinton AND McCain in the national polling after this weekend .... and he'll still win the nomination just by attrition due to the idiotic Democratic primary rules.
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Obviously, they are not great decision makers, otherwise they wouldn't be living in midwestern shacks needing an $18 a month savings in gasoline to make ends meet.
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Roberts said he associated Rehnquist with a certain midwestern stubbornness.
Roberts's Rules 2007
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Roberts said he associated Rehnquist with a certain midwestern stubbornness.
Roberts's Rules 2007
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There was never a more friendly or accessible pro, or one more beloved in midwestern fandom, so his loss was deeply felt.
Home for the Holidays grrm 2006
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