the country
noun
1
: the people who live in a country
The whole country was stunned by the news.
The President has the support of most of the country.
2
: land that is away from big towns and cities : countryside
She lives out in the country.
They prefer the country to the city.
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Below are nine recipes featured in the special, offering everything from classic barbecue favorites to regional dishes inspired by communities across the country.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
As a historic Independence Day weekend kicks off, communities across the country are preparing for their own celebrations.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The merger of the country’s second and third biggest chains behind market leader CJ CGV was expected to reshape a market that has suffered slow recovery since box office revenues collapsed during the pandemic.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Ålesund, just along the coast, remains one of the country’s most attractive cruise calls thanks to its compact art nouveau center and easy access to fjord excursions.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
As a historic Independence Day weekend kicks off, communities across the country are preparing for their own celebrations.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The merger of the country’s second and third biggest chains behind market leader CJ CGV was expected to reshape a market that has suffered slow recovery since box office revenues collapsed during the pandemic.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Ålesund, just along the coast, remains one of the country’s most attractive cruise calls thanks to its compact art nouveau center and easy access to fjord excursions.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for the country
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“The country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20country. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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