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as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the American people became one nation when they adopted the Constitution in 1789
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Recent Examples of nation
Though officials from both nations have met for tariff talks, the political turmoil at home is likely slowing progress and hampering a possible trade deal until a new South Korean president is elected.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
The top of the emerging charter list is Sri Lanka, an island nation separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
In addition to being a measure of state power, hegemony reflects the ability of a single nation to influence both the actions of others and the rules, norms and institutions that govern international politics.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
The other good news is that federal wildlife crossing grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation/FHWA are providing vital revenue to help states improve highway safety for the traveling public and the many special creatures who live within our nation.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
The top of the emerging charter list is Sri Lanka, an island nation separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
In addition to being a measure of state power, hegemony reflects the ability of a single nation to influence both the actions of others and the rules, norms and institutions that govern international politics.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
The other good news is that federal wildlife crossing grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation/FHWA are providing vital revenue to help states improve highway safety for the traveling public and the many special creatures who live within our nation.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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Manford, who has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, claims these conditions were exacerbated by the attempts to scare her, court documents state.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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The Hartford HealthCare Headache Center receives 600 referrals a month, from multiple states, Grosberg said.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Italian American Social Club of Central Florida: All nationalities are welcome.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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But last year, Indian artists saw the largest surge in demand of any nationality, according to art broker Artsy.—
Cameron Pugh,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 May 2025
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The higher interest rates investors demand to loan the government money leave less money for running a country, increase interest rates for consumers and businesses and generally leave a country with fewer options to raise cash.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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By comparison, neighboring countries like India were slapped with 26 percent and Pakistan 29 percent.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
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Soliman is also charged in federal court with a hate crime related to him targeting the group because of their religion or ethnicity.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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Published in the mid two-thousands, the book also shows what happened when immigrant groups were eventually allowed to move into these white-only areas after the towns’ populations had dwindled—and how other ethnicities triangulated themselves from the dichotomy of white and Black.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
28 May 2025
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Many on the list, which was shared with NPR, were for environmental justice projects, including one grant that supported initiatives such as flood mitigation in southwest Virginia, a deep red part of the commonwealth where communities have been shaped by the coal industry's booms and busts.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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Read told reporters outside the courthouse on Wednesday that the defense has used 11 of their 16 challenges, and the commonwealth has used 12 during jury selection, according to WCVB.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The pace of business on the House and Senate floors noticeably slowed, a consequence of the tradition of unlimited debate that enhances the influence of the Republican minority in the waning days of every session.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Traditionally, the five-member FCC has maintained an ideological balance with three commissioners from the party in power and two from the minority.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Ralph Rosado has defeated Jose Regalado in Miami’s District 4 race, concluding a special election that promises to tip the scales of power on the City Commission.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Exploring in Free Roam mode provides the best sense of scale for the game's massive, multi-ecosystem island in a way individual races just can't.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Next was dad Harry following closely behind as his little princess met a Disney Princess, before the family was photographed going up a log flume ride at Tiana's Bayou Adventure.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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While Georgia is thankful to be free and reunited with her family, the press around the murder and the trial will nevertheless affect the family's future.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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