national anthem
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The Iran team twice acknowledged victims of the airstrike during the Iran national anthem before warmup matches in March.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
"I remember being on the field, hearing the national anthem and just thinking 'this is where I'm supposed to be'," he says.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
"For the blood of the martyrs, sing the national anthem with firmness and without hesitation," read one placard.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The pair reports that a Ukrainian negotiator even created a green and gold Donnyland flag — and a national anthem using ChatGPT.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
Everyone stood up right away, like you’re supposed to when they sing the national anthem.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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