national anthem
Britishnoun
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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
It is named after the traditional Korean folk song about longing and separation, often dubbed South Korea's unofficial national anthem.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
When she brought him his plate, the national anthem was playing on the radio.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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