national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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In recent months, Canadian crowds have booed the American national anthem at hockey and baseball games.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Koreatown senior center: In the April 26 Sports section, an article about harmonica-playing seniors performing the national anthem before the Kings’ first two home playoff games attributed quotes and information to public relations manager Gloria Y. Kim.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Trump’s dealings with Canada have angered many, with sports fans booing the U.S. national anthem and Canadians boycotting American goods.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
This endeavor sees the jazz musician entrusted with a mission of the utmost importance: to set a new national anthem to music.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Koreatown senior center: In the April 26 Sports section, an article about harmonica-playing seniors performing the national anthem before the Kings’ first two home playoff games attributed quotes and information to public relations manager Gloria Y. Kim.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Trump’s dealings with Canada have angered many, with sports fans booing the U.S. national anthem and Canadians boycotting American goods.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
This endeavor sees the jazz musician entrusted with a mission of the utmost importance: to set a new national anthem to music.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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