national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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For all-important Game 5 in Cleveland, the team lined up Swift to sing the national anthem.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
The fight will feature other quirks, including, surprisingly enough, the national anthem.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Local singer Olivia Pucci performed the national anthem.
—Daily News, 25 May 2026
Highlights include the presentation of colors, keynote speakers, taps and a singing of the national anthem.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
The fight will feature other quirks, including, surprisingly enough, the national anthem.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Local singer Olivia Pucci performed the national anthem.
—Daily News, 25 May 2026
Highlights include the presentation of colors, keynote speakers, taps and a singing of the national anthem.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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