national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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UConn announced that track and field senior captain Chloe Trudel was selected to sing the national anthem ahead of the UConn-Illinois game in Indianapolis.
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor's wife, Katia Reguero, performed the national anthem on violin ahead of his team's game against the San Diego Padres in September 2025.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
During the national anthem ahead of a World Cup tune-up game against Nigeria, the players held small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
During the national anthem Friday, the Iranian team honored the memory of the slain children by placing small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor's wife, Katia Reguero, performed the national anthem on violin ahead of his team's game against the San Diego Padres in September 2025.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
During the national anthem ahead of a World Cup tune-up game against Nigeria, the players held small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
During the national anthem Friday, the Iranian team honored the memory of the slain children by placing small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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