national anthem
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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After the color guard and the national anthem, Ruth R. Wisse made her way to the podium to deliver the annual Jefferson Lecture, the nation’s highest honor in the humanities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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 was feared the team would face repercussions for declining to sing the Iranian national anthem at their opening match, days after the war began.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
If you believe Ware, the bus rides home have plenty of players singing, so someone might be capable of singing the national anthem before a game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
From the radio, the Biafran national anthem burst out and filled the silence.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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