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national anthem

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noun

  1. a patriotic hymn or other song adopted by a nation for use on public or state occasions

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

"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

From the radio, the Biafran national anthem burst out and filled the silence.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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