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as in countries
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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as in nationalities
a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions
an international organization dedicated to upholding the basic human rights of people from all nations
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Recent Examples of nations
Historical data show that when major oil-producing nations undergo regime change, oil prices typically surge by more than 70%.
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CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The deal is Washington’s latest on the continent, with more than a dozen nations agreeing to similar pacts recently.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Last year, the country’s reliance on exports to other countries drove China’s trade surplus to a record high, bringing frictions with nations that accuse China of flooding markets.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
The agreement had called on nations to halt all military operations until March 15.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Other deaths have been confirmed in Israel and Gulf nations, while Iran has said several hundred people have been killed there.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Ned Blackhawk considers how Native nations shaped the American conception of self-government.
—Andrew Aoyama, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, competition for AI supremacy—between companies but also between nations—has only intensified.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
And if Ukraine were to fall, other nearby nations — like Poland and former Soviet Union republics — would be under threat of Moscow’s aggression, Jaresko added.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The deal is Washington’s latest on the continent, with more than a dozen nations agreeing to similar pacts recently.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Last year, the country’s reliance on exports to other countries drove China’s trade surplus to a record high, bringing frictions with nations that accuse China of flooding markets.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
The agreement had called on nations to halt all military operations until March 15.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Other deaths have been confirmed in Israel and Gulf nations, while Iran has said several hundred people have been killed there.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Ned Blackhawk considers how Native nations shaped the American conception of self-government.
—Andrew Aoyama, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, competition for AI supremacy—between companies but also between nations—has only intensified.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
And if Ukraine were to fall, other nearby nations — like Poland and former Soviet Union republics — would be under threat of Moscow’s aggression, Jaresko added.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nations
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Traders are also concerned about the risk to oil facilities in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest exporter.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Most of the Muslim majority countries have laws referencing sharia.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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There are more than 65 nationalities represented among the crew, the majority from the Philippines, India, Peru, and Mexico.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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When asked whether Ratcliffe’s comments had affected a first-team squad of many different backgrounds and nationalities, Carrick said that the players are ready to support one another in all circumstances.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to George Mason, Article V was amended to require a convention be called when two-thirds of states applied for an amendment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pushing the work to states could create a patchwork of systems with uneven protections.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bell also acknowledged religions and ethnicities other than Jewish suffered prejudice in Australia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Models were asked to portray other races or ethnicities in a photoshoot.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some countries have laws administer what critics believe are cruel punishments or place undue restrictions on women and minorities.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Territorial integrity is repeatedly invoked as a red line, while legitimate rights claims by Kurds or other minorities are dismissed as dangerous or foreign-inspired.—
Jalil Pakray,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Attacks on other Gulf states Qatar and Bahrain also came under attack, piercing the kingdoms’ polished image as luxurious havens in an unstable region.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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But these are relatively new arrivals on Earth; all three kingdoms are less than one billion years old.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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But for Martin, Holladay's win continues a string of victories in special elections for state legislative races that foreshadow midterms in November.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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This primary election season brought over 200,000 early voters to the polls, likely due to the highly competitive races at the top of the ballot.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Nations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nations. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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