Grand National
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The name “Atatürk,” bestowed by Turkey’s Grand National Assembly in 1934, means “Father of the Turks,” and it is Ms. Hansen’s argument that Mr. Erdogan is committing ideological patricide.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The prosecutor said: "There were the trips to Malaga, the Grand National, fast cars including Audi RS5s, Range Rovers and Mercedes."
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Ladies Day takes place on the second day of the racecourse's world famous Randox Grand National Festival.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
John: Winner of three of his eight starts over fences, the pick of which was his Cheltenham Festival win in 2025, where he beat other Grand National hopefuls, Stellar Story and Gorgeous Tom.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The Constitution places the judiciary under the authority of the Grand National Assembly; and between assembly sessions, under the authority of the Council of State.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.
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