national anthem
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Trump and Xi stood in the centre as a Chinese military band played The Star-Spangled Banner and then the Chinese national anthem as cannons fired.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
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
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
"The Ministry of Sport and the ROC are doing everything possible to ensure the full return of the Russian national team to international competitions under the national flag and with the national anthem," Degtyarev said.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
He asked them all to please rise for the national anthem.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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