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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
LatAm exports soar despite US tariffs Latin American exports boomed last year despite US tariffs, with many nations increasing their reliance on China as their biggest goods market.
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Tensions between the two nations were high.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Plastic pollution in Indonesia, a nation of nearly 300 million, is as commonplace as in developing locations like Seychelles and Brazil.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Achieving reliable supersonic electromagnetic launches While nations like the United States and the former Soviet Union spent decades attempting to overcome the challenge of reliable supersonic electromagnetic launches, their efforts ultimately fell short.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Tensions between the two nations were high.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Plastic pollution in Indonesia, a nation of nearly 300 million, is as commonplace as in developing locations like Seychelles and Brazil.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Achieving reliable supersonic electromagnetic launches While nations like the United States and the former Soviet Union spent decades attempting to overcome the challenge of reliable supersonic electromagnetic launches, their efforts ultimately fell short.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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The Texas Department of State Health Services noted that at least 762 cases occurred in West Texas, resulting in at least two deaths and 99 hospitalizations, according to state data last updated in August.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The memorandum of understanding was signed at the Changi Aviation Summit, held on the eve of the Singapore Airshow, marking a significant milestone for global engine development efforts and for the city-state’s aviation ambitions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Every parent, regardless of skin color or nationality, wants their child to have a healthy start.—
Akilah Weber Pierson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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This year’s edition features 23 Oysters whose owners span eight different nationalities around the globe, including USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Netherlands, and Belgium, and a fleet of Oysters ranging from 50 to 90 feet.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The military leader of the West African country has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of supporting the armed group behind the attack, without providing any evidence to support the claim.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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China for decades has cultivated an extensive network of ties across Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that encompasses more than 30 countries and 670 million people.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The casting call announcement said that the show is looking for people of all ages and ethnicities and that extras will fill various roles including town locals, law enforcement officers, prison guards, gang members, inmates, bar patrons, and more.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Serving all students Experts emphasize that these colleges serve many low-income and first-generation students, regardless of ethnicity.—
Olivia Sanchez,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Is another Buc-ee's location opening in the commonwealth this year?—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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This fictional town is set in the same state (also a commonwealth) in which America’s early immigrants from England based their first permanent settlement in 1607.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Goddess received a multimillion-dollar minority investment from Iris Ventures, which the cofounders said would go toward accelerating Goddess’ pipeline of innovation, expanding its salon partnerships and extending its worldwide presence.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Of course, that means Fox color commentator Tom Brady, who is also a minority owner of the Raiders, was not only tasked with watching every play the Seahawks ran but also gaining an in-depth understanding of Kubiak’s system and approach.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The family had called 911 to report that Chakraborty was throwing glass at his home on Parsons Blvd.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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That stillness is what drew Nancy and her family to the area decades ago.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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In addition, these races start (on average) at 7500 feet elevation (a mile and a half high) which means less oxygen to handle all that stress.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Getting five points in the final 128 seconds from a freshman backup who was thrust into a starting role, Aliso Niguel maintained a chokehold on the league title race with a 61-60 victory at Beckman on Monday.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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