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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
Sunday not only represented an important day for Borregales and his family but also embodied the American Dream for Venezuelans and Latinos who have migrated to this nation in pursuit of success, Vivian Borregales shared.
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Given Takaichi’s plans to boost defense spending, Japan may bolster its cooperation with Southeast Asian nations looking to counter China’s maritime influence, ThinkChina wrote.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Even inside Arctic nations, which are most impacted by black carbon and other shipping pollution, there are internal tensions around such regulations.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Our nation depends on independent journalism, investigative reporting and an affirmation of salient facts so policymakers can make critical decisions that shape society in America and across the world.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Given Takaichi’s plans to boost defense spending, Japan may bolster its cooperation with Southeast Asian nations looking to counter China’s maritime influence, ThinkChina wrote.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Even inside Arctic nations, which are most impacted by black carbon and other shipping pollution, there are internal tensions around such regulations.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Our nation depends on independent journalism, investigative reporting and an affirmation of salient facts so policymakers can make critical decisions that shape society in America and across the world.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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Bear, struggling with drug addiction, had no one urging her to fight the state’s case.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Multiple other states have had confirmed cases this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Managers appoint leadership groups these days, rather than having one individual knocking on their door, which is partly to ensure the dressing room is represented as a whole, taking in everything from different nationalities and cultures to all sorts of personalities.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The administration has already ended TPS for a number of nationalities, including Venezuela and Nicaragua.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Joy Neumeyer What do the far right’s fluctuating fortunes in Poland suggest about countries seeking an off-ramp from autocracy?—
Leah Downey,
The New York Review of Books,
7 Feb. 2026
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So whatever successes – or failures – South Korea experiences will inform how other countries battle their own crises.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bauer proposed an amendment to state that a government body shouldn’t take action to prohibit, deny, restrict or interfere with the right to marry based on race, color, ethnicity or national origin.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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By race and ethnicity, Hispanic adults saw the steepest dropoff in optimism from the year prior, falling six points.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are currently two Eddie Bauer stores in the commonwealth.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is also the difference between government and the larger idea of governance, which taps the energies and talents of whole communities for building the commonwealth, a reframing of democracy championed by groups like the Institute for Democracy in South Africa.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Food apartheid refers to systemic injustices that restrict access to affordable and nutritious food, specifically for low-income residents and racial minorities.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Last year, the administration made broad cuts to federal funding for minority-serving institutions, leaving California colleges scrambling to figure out how to replace or do without the money.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Police are back outside Nancy and her daughter Annie's homes Tuesday, as the family anxiously awaits a return.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The family was seeking safety in the town of Bohodukhiv, some 60 kilometers (38 miles) west of Kharkiv, having fled their home further east just days ago, Ukrainian police said in a statement posted on Telegram.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS ON THE BRINK — Senate races to avert third shutdown as DHS deal takes shape.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Oklahoma City’s mayoral race will be decided soon as residents cast their vote between current Mayor David Holt and challenger Matthew Pallares.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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