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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
House District 33 encompasses much of Wyoming’s Wind River Indian Reservation, which is home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribal nations.
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Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
And getting things done in Washington is what Congressional candidates by and large campaign on — if the politics of a nation so bitterly divided allow it.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
This imbalance speaks to both the size and economy of Brazil in particular, and of course of how its club football has seen privatisation in recent years, wage bills have reached a level that blow other nations out of the water.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
No nation is natural, like a mountain or a forest or a species of whale.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
And getting things done in Washington is what Congressional candidates by and large campaign on — if the politics of a nation so bitterly divided allow it.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
This imbalance speaks to both the size and economy of Brazil in particular, and of course of how its club football has seen privatisation in recent years, wage bills have reached a level that blow other nations out of the water.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
No nation is natural, like a mountain or a forest or a species of whale.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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But that Friday the second-grader was elated to stretch her legs for a bear drive on state game land with her grandfather, her dad, and a dozen of his buddies.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Even if Trump gets the EPA to change emission rules here, automakers will maintain an incentive to keep making EVs to meet regulations elsewhere, or tougher environmental rules in many US states, including California, which has its own tougher emission rules followed by many other states.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Volek said that for the first time, wealthy Americans are far and away the company’s largest client base, accounting for 20% of its business, or more than any other nationality.Robert Frank, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yet in spite of his centrality to Mono-ha, Lee was also something of an outlier, occupying a position suspended between nationalities and artistic traditions.Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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The virus’ spread prompted the World Health Organization in August to declare a public health emergency of international concern, particularly as the virus spread to several other neighboring countries in Africa.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Make plans to see people from other countries or different backgrounds.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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No one, regardless of race or ethnicity, really owns a home while there is a mortgage, and for many Latinos, the mortgage never seems to be paid off.Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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California civil rights laws prohibit employers from discriminating against its employees based on their national origin, race or ethnicity, according to the Civil Rights Department.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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And the Bluegrass State followed suit this year, as well — Kentucky was the first state called for Trump, with The Associated Press making the call just as polls closed in the western portion of the commonwealth.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Now, a network of pro-Trump organizations is pouring millions into the commonwealth to increase GOP turnout.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Last year's management buyout was arranged by B. Riley Financial, which took a minority stake in the brand holding company.Richard Collings, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Former President Barack Obama delivered a stark warning to Jewish and Muslim voters during a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday, criticizing Republican nominee Donald Trump's track record with religious minorities.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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In the District 7 race, Kelly Miller leads Sarah K. Yang by 28 votes.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The narrow Pennsylvania Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is headed to a recount.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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These words, if left unchallenged, can become actions that lead to torn families and broken communities.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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One Navy veteran will also receive a traditional burial at sea, and additional urns will be reunited with family in Rhode Island, New York, and Maine.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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