national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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Attendees also stand to sing the national anthem and recognize retired and active military members, and Gold Star families who’ve lost someone in service to their country.
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Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025
The board's new national anthem policy will go into effect at the 2025 Summer Nationals and will be reviewed annually by the tournament committee.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Bryce Huff #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Cam’s mom wiped away tears during the national anthem after he was introduced and exited the Arkansas third base dugout to line up with the Razorbacks.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025
The board's new national anthem policy will go into effect at the 2025 Summer Nationals and will be reviewed annually by the tournament committee.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Bryce Huff #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Cam’s mom wiped away tears during the national anthem after he was introduced and exited the Arkansas third base dugout to line up with the Razorbacks.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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