national anthem
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"I was really excited to hear the national anthem," said Evans.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Thousands have shown up in the capital Kyiv since last week, beating makeshift cardboard signs and singing the Ukrainian national anthem.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Ahead of kick-off, multi-award-winning singer and actor Jennifer Hudson performed the US national anthem, accompanied by a live band.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
We stood up to warble Mexico’s national anthem and continued to cheer, even as Mexico went down 2-0.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The national anthem played on cassette decks, competing with the honking of cars.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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