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New Country

British

noun

a style of country music that emerged in the late 1980s characterized by a more contemporary sound and down-to-earth rather than sentimental lyrics

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"I think that we should be stronger and we should stand on our rights and we are free country and we have to make our own decisions to protect our own citizens."

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

This sort of political expression is our right as free people in a free country, confirmed by that appeals court decision.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2025

It was a free country, and Pat Paulsen was funny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

"I think every Syrian person, every free Syrian person is very overwhelmed and very happy because finally we can say that Syria is a free country now," she added.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2024

She wanted me to grow up in a free country.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

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