national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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Their flag, country name, and national anthem are removed from official displays.
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Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Trump was also asked about Spurs star Victor Wembanyama having stood with his arms crossed for the national anthem before Game 1.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 6 June 2026
That passion was on full display during their national anthem.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Kaepernick was blackballed from the NFL for his decision to kneel on the sideline during the playing of the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
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Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Trump was also asked about Spurs star Victor Wembanyama having stood with his arms crossed for the national anthem before Game 1.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 6 June 2026
That passion was on full display during their national anthem.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Kaepernick was blackballed from the NFL for his decision to kneel on the sideline during the playing of the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for national anthem
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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