national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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Iran's women's team made headlines last month when several members didn't sing along to the country's national anthem before their opening match at the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Event DJs are East/West alums Chris Brown, Richard Graves and Kenny Cahill, organizers said, West Aurora graduate Shannon Guyton will be performing the national anthem.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
After a half-hour opening ceremony, featuring a light show, fireworks and a stirring rending of the national anthem by Marc Anthony, the game began.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Fireworks show during national anthem before the game between Austin FC and Inter Miami CF at Nu Stadium on April 4, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Event DJs are East/West alums Chris Brown, Richard Graves and Kenny Cahill, organizers said, West Aurora graduate Shannon Guyton will be performing the national anthem.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
After a half-hour opening ceremony, featuring a light show, fireworks and a stirring rending of the national anthem by Marc Anthony, the game began.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Fireworks show during national anthem before the game between Austin FC and Inter Miami CF at Nu Stadium on April 4, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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