national anthem
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Trump and Xi stood in the centre as a Chinese military band played The Star-Spangled Banner and then the Chinese national anthem as cannons fired.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Iran is also seeking assurances over the treatment of the national team, including respect for the Iranian flag and national anthem, as well as enhanced security at airports, hotels and stadiums during the tournament.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
He’s on a mission to check what he sees as the final box of an award-winning career: whistling the national anthem at an NFL game.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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
It had started last year, because some parents were concerned that their children did not know the national anthem or the pledge.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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