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
In the past decade, Minella Times is the only horse to have fallen in their career and won the Grand National.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The Grand National at Aintree is among the highlights of the British horse racing calendar.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Will The Wise claimed victory in the Topham Chase over the Grand National fences.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
These were neither numerous nor formidable, but the storm of cheers that accompanied each performance would have dignified the win of a Grand National favourite.
From Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin
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