as in federal
of or relating to a nation
played the home team's national anthem before the start of the soccer game
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as in citizen
a person who owes allegiance to a government and is protected by it
recommended that foreign nationals living in the region evacuate immediately
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Recent Examples of national
Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
The blaze broke out at around 12:25 p.m. local time on Tuesday in the city of Liaoning, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency and national broadcaster CCTV.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
Brett Samuels, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
As the relationship progressed, the Chinese national's demands grew increasingly specific and sensitive — requesting technical manuals, operational procedures and intelligence assessments.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The foundation will award inaugural grants to the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, LA Phil’s YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) program, The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, and two of Carnegie Hall’s national youth ensembles (NYO2 and NYO Jazz).
—Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
The blaze broke out at around 12:25 p.m. local time on Tuesday in the city of Liaoning, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency and national broadcaster CCTV.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
Donations from foreign nationals are prohibited by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
As the relationship progressed, the Chinese national's demands grew increasingly specific and sensitive — requesting technical manuals, operational procedures and intelligence assessments.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for national
Adjective
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And two weeks ago, Burroughs issued another temporary restraining order blocking Department of Energy cuts to federal research funding in the lawsuit brought by the Association of American Universities.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Not surprisingly, Donald Trump’s May 1 executive order to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR stations was a prime topic of conversation at the annual gala in New York April 28 of the WNET group.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Attempts to unify the government came to a head in 2016 when the Cameroonian government sent French-speaking citizens to the Anglophone-majority regions.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In an effort to halt the deportation of the two daughters, the father Tuesday filed for a temporary transfer of legal custody, which under Louisiana law would give his sister-in-law, a U.S. citizen who resides in Baton Rouge, custody of both.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The civil suits are the only remaining legal effort to hold the president accountable for the riot, after two criminal cases against Trump tied to Jan. 6 crumbled last year.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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These may stem from high levels of crime, civil unrest, or health issues.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Four internal levels and one outdoor level are all organized around open-plan living and entertainment spaces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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Martin resigned as chief of staff in 2007 after just over a year on the job, and Blunt’s office would eventually hand over 22 boxes of internal emails.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That included municipal officials, traditional chiefs and employees of Cameroon's Development Cooperation, which maintained the central African country's banana, palm oil and rubber exports.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The move triggered a 21-day public comment period as part of the investigation led by the Commerce Department.—
Maggie Fick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Save the primary beneficiary of that public money from more of the haphazard moves that have her franchise in the company of the league’s laughingstocks.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“National.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/national. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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