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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
History reminds us how much our nation has grown and is supposed to protect us from sliding backward.
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Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Holness declared the entire island nation a disaster area.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
For nations in the developing world, the vote has been an opportunity to jab at the United States on an issue that has traditionally carried little diplomatic weight.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Japan is an island nation that is smaller than California with limited parking.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Holness declared the entire island nation a disaster area.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
For nations in the developing world, the vote has been an opportunity to jab at the United States on an issue that has traditionally carried little diplomatic weight.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Japan is an island nation that is smaller than California with limited parking.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Those same records also showed that the only other purchases of BAM in the state of Colorado had been from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency and the National Parks Service — both of which maintained careful records of any use of the drug, per the indictment.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Flag-jacking Americans sew the maple leaf flag on their bags and lie about their nationality.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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One of the hallmarks of La Revue du monde noir was its focus on global liberation for all people, regardless of race, nationality, gender, or class.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Presented in Milan earlier this month, CCI assessed 20 fashion companies showing at Milan Fashion Week last month, drawing data from 11 platforms in 50 countries and assigning a score between 0 and 100 according to the three pillars of brand popularity, brand involvement and purchase intent.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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The brand is spread across age groups, demographics, ethnicities and hairstyles, Vahora said, adding that it over-indexes in the Latin and Black communities.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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This data included names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, race or ethnicity information, Social Security numbers and medical record numbers.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The National Weather Service is predicting the first trace of snow in the commonwealth in mid-to-late November, with Lexington typically being impacted ahead of cities like Louisville and Bowling Green.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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The commonwealth does have a Republican governor after Glenn Youngkin, who is term-limited, won in 2021.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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More specifically, the Sounders are looking for a large minority partner that can lend capital and expertise to the club’s big project ambitions, including real estate aspirations that could include a new soccer-specific stadium at its Longacres development.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Flowers controls and owns a majority of Audiochuck, and TCG owns a minority share.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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New York City’s mayoral race has captured attention far beyond city limits.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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In May, the Swiss company became the first title partner of the elite motorsport’s Grand Prix de Monaco race.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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After dinner, the family took a photo together one last time in the house's iconic entryway, and Caitlyn joined in, too, though Kendall had to remind her to put her phone away and smile for the photo.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hamida’s decision not to go to India comes with the recognition that the return of thousands of abducted women to their families wasn’t an indication that society was suddenly progressive.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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