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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
And the truth is, other nations should stop complaining — and start learning.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Spheres of interest is the idea that great powers can dominate and control other nations in their spheres of interest.
—Richard Stengel, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
This lower value for their currency meant that German exports were relatively cheaper for Chinese consumers (although many other European nations also use the euro, and none of them seem to have benefited as much from trade with China).
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The victory of a pro-European party in Moldova’s parliamentary elections was a litmus test in the former Soviet nation, where Russian interference and disinformation campaigns have spent millions in a bid to prevent the country from joining the European mainstream.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Spheres of interest is the idea that great powers can dominate and control other nations in their spheres of interest.
—Richard Stengel, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
This lower value for their currency meant that German exports were relatively cheaper for Chinese consumers (although many other European nations also use the euro, and none of them seem to have benefited as much from trade with China).
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The victory of a pro-European party in Moldova’s parliamentary elections was a litmus test in the former Soviet nation, where Russian interference and disinformation campaigns have spent millions in a bid to prevent the country from joining the European mainstream.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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The recall notice states the doors can suddenly close when a person is reaching inside.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Josh Snyder reports on how the state LEARNS Act has changed public education, including on the local level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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The curiosity seems to be the blend of his height (7 feet 2), his age (20), his nationality (Chinese) and his bubbly personality.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Authorities have not revealed the nationalities of the two other victims.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Other countries like Russia, China and Syria limit access to VPNs and what VPN providers can operate in their countries.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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With United Nations climate talks around the corner in November, Rockström and other researchers hope leaders in countries around the world will incorporate scientific perspectives about the food system into their national policies.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Arizona has barred the consideration of race and ethnicity at state institutions for several years.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The app can help connect patients with volunteers who have the same cancer experience and similar background including diagnosis, location, race and ethnicity.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The commonwealth’s gubernatorial race has become a split screen of sorts, with Spanberger touting the economy as her main issue and Earle-Sears focusing on cultural issues.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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The fall season is here, and while many are enjoying the colorful leaves, apple orchards and pumpkin spice lattes, colder weather will soon be approaching in the commonwealth.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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Community feeling under attack Jews make up a small minority of the UK population, with just under 300,000 people living in England and Wales identifying as Jewish during the most recent census in 2021.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sprague was quick to point out that those bad actors were the extremely small minority, even if there’s still no place for it.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The app can help connect patients with volunteers who have the same cancer experience and similar background including diagnosis, location, race and ethnicity.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Previous polls had shown Spanberger ahead by wider margins, signaling a tightening race over the past month.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Dancers and band members from the nearby Edison School of the Arts performed at the grand opening ceremony, where Elanco launched a nutrition program to feed and educate 250 families in the Valley Neighborhood.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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To find that balance, for myself and my family, I meal-prep about once a week.—
Millie Peartree,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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