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Adjective
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Swit played the patriotic head nurse, but had no friends among the hospital staff.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 May 2025 -
The Swiss Army lined the outside of the Vatican among clergy and people waving patriotic indicators from around the globe in celebration of the leader of the Catholic Church emerging from the balcony and beginning his papacy.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Amid a rise of anti-immigrant sentiment, Trump has questioned automatic citizenship for the children of immigrants here illegally, or for those born to foreign nationals in the U.S. legally on a visa.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Musk has directly meddled in European politics, accusing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of being an ‘accomplice’ to child grooming gangs, and speaking via video link, at a party rally for the AfD, a German far-right, anti-immigrant party.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Some beauty companies, particularly those that offer a wide variety of cosmetics products, could see strong gains as U.S.-China trade worries ease and loyal consumers seek out their essentials on a budget.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Season 20 winner Noah Thompson found success in country music, performing alongside genre staples and growing a loyal fanbase.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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“Xenophobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/xenophobic. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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