national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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At its June 7 meeting, USA Fencing's board voted to amend its policy that prioritized states with LGBTQ-friendly laws for host sites for competitions and a policy that may have prevented the playing of the national anthem at some events.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Puth will perform the national anthem at the 2026 Super Bowl, as announced last month.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2025
For both the semifinals and the final, the national anthem performance and live starting lineup introductions will be part of the broadcast.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2025
When Machado finally appeared on the balcony of Oslo’s Grand Hotel, hours after landing in Norway, she was greeted by Venezuelan exiles waving flags and singing the national anthem.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Puth will perform the national anthem at the 2026 Super Bowl, as announced last month.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2025
For both the semifinals and the final, the national anthem performance and live starting lineup introductions will be part of the broadcast.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2025
When Machado finally appeared on the balcony of Oslo’s Grand Hotel, hours after landing in Norway, she was greeted by Venezuelan exiles waving flags and singing the national anthem.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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