national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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Imai paused his pre-game bullpen during the national anthem — then returned to the mound to throw more pitches.
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Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Inside Toyota Stadium, the large soccer tifo banner appeared, rolled out and held up by fans after the national anthem, a nod of encouragement for the team’s coach, Eric Quill.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Other performers will be announced later on, including some opening acts and the nightly performers of the national anthem.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Last year, the musicians performed the national anthem at the Kings game for Korean Heritage Night.
—Alys Martinez, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Inside Toyota Stadium, the large soccer tifo banner appeared, rolled out and held up by fans after the national anthem, a nod of encouragement for the team’s coach, Eric Quill.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Other performers will be announced later on, including some opening acts and the nightly performers of the national anthem.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Last year, the musicians performed the national anthem at the Kings game for Korean Heritage Night.
—Alys Martinez, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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