national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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As the national anthem was sung, a group of bomber planes flew overhead.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
The University of Kansas band played the Algerian national anthem at the team’s first practice, which Lawrence jam-packed with local families.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Known throughout the Chicago area for his national anthem performances, Wayne Messmer and his quartet will bring an evening of music celebrating the Great American Songbook, patriotic favorites and other timeless standards, according to a press release about the event.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The event kicked off with the Marine Band’s performance of the national anthem, sung by Zac Brown, and was capped off with a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
The University of Kansas band played the Algerian national anthem at the team’s first practice, which Lawrence jam-packed with local families.
—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Known throughout the Chicago area for his national anthem performances, Wayne Messmer and his quartet will bring an evening of music celebrating the Great American Songbook, patriotic favorites and other timeless standards, according to a press release about the event.
—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The event kicked off with the Marine Band’s performance of the national anthem, sung by Zac Brown, and was capped off with a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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