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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
World Cup Recap Mohamed Salah has finally made his mark at the World Cup, scoring and assisting in Egypt’s 3-1 win over New Zealand, his nation’s first win in the competition.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Salah scored once and assisted another to finally give his nation something to cheer about at the World Cup.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The 23rd World Cup has also expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
The southern African nation recently introduced lithium concentrate quotas and increased royalties on lithium concentrate exports to boost revenues from its natural resources.
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semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Salah scored once and assisted another to finally give his nation something to cheer about at the World Cup.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The 23rd World Cup has also expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
The southern African nation recently introduced lithium concentrate quotas and increased royalties on lithium concentrate exports to boost revenues from its natural resources.
—
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.
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Lestat is basically in Hell; having turned Nicky, he is now forever severed from him mentally, while Nicky’s mental state continues to deteriorate.
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Switching nationalities is nothing new in soccer.
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While writers depicted characters of over 49 nationalities and who spoke 20 different languages, most of these characters appeared in only a single episode.
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Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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Many countries and global organizations have pledged support and aid.
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The influence and ethnicities blended in discreetly over the centuries, Guevarra says.
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County demographics, including median household income, race/ethnicity and educational attainment, are from the Census.
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Eight towns in the commonwealth remain dry.
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The lands historically now known as Ukraine were occupied by the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth for centuries, and many Ukrainians view their nation’s genesis as the rebellion of Cossack Hetman Boghdan Khmelnitsky against the commonwealth, an event characterized by massacres of Poles and Jews.
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Canada’s strong reputation for human rights, democratic institutions, multiculturalism, and inclusivity appeals especially to families seeking stability or protections such as the LGBTQ+ community and other vulnerable minorities.
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The startup, where Meta will soon become a minority investor, was valued at over $4 billion in its latest funding round, the Indian firm said in a press release on Monday.
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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Here are the state races happening June 23 and a few key races to watch.
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The Mason Motocross races on Sunday were canceled after the crash, WOWK reported.
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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