national anthem
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The national anthem was then played, followed by around 16 minutes of silence before the regular programme resumed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
The round of interviews soon followed, then came the national anthem Wales had been waiting five days of competition for.
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
Finally, to bring the day to a close, a senior monk gives a rousing speech, reminding the participants of their duty to procreate, before breaking into the national anthem.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“It is the national anthem we sing here,” she snapped.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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