national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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There is probably no better example than when Harbaugh started smacking Herbert’s shoulder pads after the national anthem ahead of the Chargers’ Week 1 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The report also indicated that a 100-yard American Flag covered the filed during the national anthem to honor first responders.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Before the game, the national anthem was played, as is customary at U.S. sporting events, and a moment of silence was observed.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The pageantry starts with the national anthem, a Sugar Bowl light show and then performances by each school’s marching band.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The report also indicated that a 100-yard American Flag covered the filed during the national anthem to honor first responders.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Before the game, the national anthem was played, as is customary at U.S. sporting events, and a moment of silence was observed.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The pageantry starts with the national anthem, a Sugar Bowl light show and then performances by each school’s marching band.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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