Grand National
Britishnoun
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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
Former Grand National winner Noble Yeats has died aged 11 following a bout of colic.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
I Am Maximus, ridden by Paul Townend, went into the race 9-2 favourite after significant late support by punters and became the first horse since Red Rum in 1977 to regain the Grand National.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
All power is ascribed to the people and exercised by their representatives in the people's councils and the Grand National Assembly.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.
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