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as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the American people became one nation when they adopted the Constitution in 1789
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Recent Examples of nation
Tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration in April could impact supply chains and induce ESA to explore broader cooperative partnerships with countries including Japan, India, South Korea and Gulf nations.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 8 May 2025
North Korean leaders frequently use missile tests to signal resolve against the U.S. in the face of what Kim calls threats to his nation's security, although state media has yet to acknowledge the latest weapons event.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Arab nations have pushed for a change to the geographic name of the body of water off the southern coast of Iran, while Iran has maintained its historic ties to the gulf.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
The Trump administration’s new tariffs, including a 10% base tariff on most nations, have led to stock market declines and production interruptions, prompting many businesses to reassess hiring and financial health.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 8 May 2025
North Korean leaders frequently use missile tests to signal resolve against the U.S. in the face of what Kim calls threats to his nation's security, although state media has yet to acknowledge the latest weapons event.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Arab nations have pushed for a change to the geographic name of the body of water off the southern coast of Iran, while Iran has maintained its historic ties to the gulf.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
The Trump administration’s new tariffs, including a 10% base tariff on most nations, have led to stock market declines and production interruptions, prompting many businesses to reassess hiring and financial health.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
Noun
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Daniel Solis, a key FBI mole who testified at length in the trial, appointed to a state board.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Led by the show’s host, Madeleine Baran, the team of reporter-producers also gathered information in twenty-one U.S. states, tracking down Marines who had participated in the killings and speaking with military personnel involved in the subsequent investigations.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Other provisions of the letter included that Harvard ban all DEI policies, or at least those that consider gender, race, ability, age, socioeconomic status, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, or nationality.—
Charlotte Y. Levy,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
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Due to the magnitude of the incident and the ongoing process of notifying the next of kin, no names, ages, hometowns, or nationalities have been released.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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In Washington, the White House said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in constant contact with the leaders of both countries and reiterated that President Donald Trump wants to see the conflict de-escalate.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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There are, according to the administration, dozens more countries lined up to get trade deals.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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Last year, a study that examined death records from 2000 to 2021 pinpointed large disparities in life expectancy based on location, as well as race and ethnicity.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Although not universal, the data also shows some variations by race and ethnicity.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Many on the list, which was shared with NPR, were for environmental justice projects, including one grant that supported initiatives such as flood mitigation in southwest Virginia, a deep red part of the commonwealth where communities have been shaped by the coal industry's booms and busts.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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Read told reporters outside the courthouse on Wednesday that the defense has used 11 of their 16 challenges, and the commonwealth has used 12 during jury selection, according to WCVB.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Former Super Bowl winning quarterback Eli Manning is putting together a bid to buy a minority stake in the New York Giants, Bloomberg reported this week.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Earlier in March, hundreds of members of the Alawite minority were killed in clashes with government forces, rights groups say.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Today, there are plenty of resources for parents who adopt children of a different race, a process known as transracial adoption.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The ballooning cost of eggs was an ongoing political flashpoint during the 2024 presidential race.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Access to high-growth startups has historically been limited to elite capital such as venture firms, family offices, and hedge funds.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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