The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Burkina Faso's military junta has broken off diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its national interests.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Focusing only on national interests without considering these broader relationships could unintentionally worsen instability across the global system.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
Nine of these agencies are within the Defense Department, so they focus mainly on the tactical needs of warfighters, not on broad national interests.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026
Jakarta said the partnership was an "opportunity to reinforce national defense capacity," but insisted that "free and active foreign policy, national interests, and full respect for state sovereignty" would be maintained.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
There was no such thing as a permanent international alliance, only permanent national interests.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
