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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
Though officials from both nations have met for tariff talks, the political turmoil at home is likely slowing progress and hampering a possible trade deal until a new South Korean president is elected.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
The top of the emerging charter list is Sri Lanka, an island nation separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
In addition to being a measure of state power, hegemony reflects the ability of a single nation to influence both the actions of others and the rules, norms and institutions that govern international politics.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
The other good news is that federal wildlife crossing grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation/FHWA are providing vital revenue to help states improve highway safety for the traveling public and the many special creatures who live within our nation.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
The top of the emerging charter list is Sri Lanka, an island nation separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
In addition to being a measure of state power, hegemony reflects the ability of a single nation to influence both the actions of others and the rules, norms and institutions that govern international politics.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
The other good news is that federal wildlife crossing grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation/FHWA are providing vital revenue to help states improve highway safety for the traveling public and the many special creatures who live within our nation.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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Annabelle's tour stopped in several states and cities, including the Ghost City Tours office in New Orleans from May 13 to May 14, where fans of the paranormal were able to visit Annabelle and learn more about her origin story.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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May 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM EDT The Mustangs beat out Crofton for the 4A team state title, while Old Mill's boys and Woodlawn's Destiny Coleman were among the standouts.—
Anthony Maluso,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2025
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Italian American Social Club of Central Florida: All nationalities are welcome.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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But last year, Indian artists saw the largest surge in demand of any nationality, according to art broker Artsy.—
Cameron Pugh,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 May 2025
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Bitcoin touched a record high above $111,000, and oil prices slid after Bloomberg said oil producing member countries, or OPEC+, are discussing a potential third consecutive oil production surge in July, with an output hike of 411,000 barrels a day among the options under consideration.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Naturally, a country’s averages shouldn’t necessarily apply to everyone in that country.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Racial disparities were also reported in a 2023 analysis from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which found that African American children made up 21% of all drownings for kids younger than age 15 in which race and ethnicity are known.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Rubio underscored to al-Shaibani the critical importance of protecting the human rights of all Syrians regardless of ethnicity or religion, the White House said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 May 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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The pace of business on the House and Senate floors noticeably slowed, a consequence of the tradition of unlimited debate that enhances the influence of the Republican minority in the waning days of every session.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Traditionally, the five-member FCC has maintained an ideological balance with three commissioners from the party in power and two from the minority.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Buy Now: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil on Bookshop | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Great Black Hope, Rob Franklin (June 10) Poet Rob Franklin’s debut, Great Black Hope, is a coming-of-age whodunit about race, class, and addiction.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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The Monaco Grand Prix, first held in 1929, is one of the most iconic and prestigious races in motorsport.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Full of surprises, family time, performing, chilling, laughing, loving, smiling and good meaningful cries.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The Duck Dynasty patriarch died at age 79 on Sunday after being diagnosed in 2024 with Alzheimer’s disease, his family announced in statements on social media.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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