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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
While the Irish Open was snubbed from this latest National Open status upgrade wave, the golf-mad nation’s key event remains a highlight on the DP World Tour calendar, with venues that as usual stir a bit of wanderlust among golf travelers.
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Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With hundreds of years of patient work behind it, with some educational institutions willing to protect their scientists, and with researchers hard at work in less-benighted nations, the human desire to know and to understand will continue to produce results.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
The international community is watching closely to see how reliable the two countries’ new leaders can be, but many seem optimistic that there is a positive breeze blowing that can transcend both nations’ grim recent past.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Linen, which comes from the flax plant, is abundant in France, and other European nations such as Belgium and the Netherlands, all of which are renowned for producing high-quality linen that supplies the global luxury apparel industry.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With hundreds of years of patient work behind it, with some educational institutions willing to protect their scientists, and with researchers hard at work in less-benighted nations, the human desire to know and to understand will continue to produce results.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
The international community is watching closely to see how reliable the two countries’ new leaders can be, but many seem optimistic that there is a positive breeze blowing that can transcend both nations’ grim recent past.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Linen, which comes from the flax plant, is abundant in France, and other European nations such as Belgium and the Netherlands, all of which are renowned for producing high-quality linen that supplies the global luxury apparel industry.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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Add in offbeat museums, thriving art and culinary scenes in Providence, and seasonal highlights like the WaterFire bonfires, and Rhode Island proves that small states can deliver big experiences.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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And while CarChex service contracts are available in all 50 states, CarShield does.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jamaican media outlet the Jamaican Observer reported that Ricketts, a seven-time national champion, had rejected three offers (two in 2022 and one in 2019) to switch nationality from unnamed European and Asian countries.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have earned a reputation for their swift border processing and allow many nationalities to enter visa-free or with an e-visa.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for foreign fighters to join his country’s International Legion, which supplements the army’s ranks to counter Russia’s incursion.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dryden also represented his country several times, most notably helping Team Canada defeat the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summit Series.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The coroner plans to have an anthropologist examine the remains to learn more, including the likely age, gender and ethnicity.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
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The survey found widespread employee support for DEI that crosses demographic lines, including age, gender, race and ethnicity.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, the commonwealth was one of two states with a split legislature, meaning Republicans held the state Senate and Democrats the House.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Every year, thousands of athletes around the commonwealth lace up their cleats, all with dreams of playing at Gillette in December.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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At such rich valuations and with private equity firms eager for a piece of the action, more minority stake sales are expected over the coming months.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The case, which the Court has held over for its new term, poses the question of whether creating majority-minority districts may be unconstitutional because the district lines are drawn primarily on the basis of race.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Senate election will mark Jenkins’ first statewide race at a time when Florida Democrats have struggled to show a pulse, and after the last Democratic Senate candidate, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, lost by almost 13 points.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kraft has received a few notable endorsements, most recently former city councilor Annissa Essaibi George, who was the runner-up to Wu in the 2021 race.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
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Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa offered his condolences to the families, and the mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, said the city was mourning the accident.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now, amid the federal overhaul, Morgan fears the VA will toss aside her family and other families' cases.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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