national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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Introductions/national anthem There is an immediate sense of place, as the first kid shown on the broadcast is wearing an Indianapolis Motor Speedway hat.
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Rory Appleton, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Urban is no stranger to the honor, having hit the stage in 2021 and 2019 to perform the national anthem and at the intermission for Predators games.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The two actors stand alongside the actual field of Formula 1 drivers during the national anthem prior to the 2023 British Grand Prix.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
Around 60% of white, Hispanic, and immigrant parents said someone would be a bad citizen if the person makes a point never to stand up when the national anthem is played; 52% of black parents gave this response.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Rory Appleton, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Urban is no stranger to the honor, having hit the stage in 2021 and 2019 to perform the national anthem and at the intermission for Predators games.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The two actors stand alongside the actual field of Formula 1 drivers during the national anthem prior to the 2023 British Grand Prix.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
Around 60% of white, Hispanic, and immigrant parents said someone would be a bad citizen if the person makes a point never to stand up when the national anthem is played; 52% of black parents gave this response.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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