national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The national anthem, performed by the Air Force band, took about 85 seconds.
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Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Adam Lambert sparkles in rhinestones while singing the national anthem before the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies game in New York City on June 26.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
And certainly not to the American who hears the national anthem and feels pride in the country instead of disgust.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The national anthem, performed by the Air Force band, took about 85 seconds.
—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Adam Lambert sparkles in rhinestones while singing the national anthem before the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies game in New York City on June 26.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
And certainly not to the American who hears the national anthem and feels pride in the country instead of disgust.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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