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as in countries
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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as in nationalities
a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions
an international organization dedicated to upholding the basic human rights of people from all nations
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Recent Examples of nations
Internationally, nations such as China, India, and members of the European Union are ramping up investments in green technologies, with the global green economy now worth over $10 trillion annually.
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Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration has launched an investigation into alleged labor and human rights violations in Nicaragua, marking a significant development in the already tense relations between the two nations.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Lick was released in August as part of a major prisoner swap between Russia, the United States and other Western nations.
—Anna Chernova, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
These hurdles include complex regulatory procedures within some African nations that can delay drugs from reaching the target population and inadequate data collection systems to track and quantify the impact on public health.
—David Cox, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Both believed their system was unquestionably the best outcome for all nations.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The bombings claimed the lives of 202 people from 21 nations.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The director aims to create a memorial to his cousin Angela and the other victims while ensuring the next generation understands the tragedy’s impact on both nations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Kaliningrad sits on the Baltic Sea, bracketed by numerous NATO nations.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration has launched an investigation into alleged labor and human rights violations in Nicaragua, marking a significant development in the already tense relations between the two nations.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Lick was released in August as part of a major prisoner swap between Russia, the United States and other Western nations.
—Anna Chernova, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
These hurdles include complex regulatory procedures within some African nations that can delay drugs from reaching the target population and inadequate data collection systems to track and quantify the impact on public health.
—David Cox, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Both believed their system was unquestionably the best outcome for all nations.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The bombings claimed the lives of 202 people from 21 nations.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The director aims to create a memorial to his cousin Angela and the other victims while ensuring the next generation understands the tragedy’s impact on both nations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Kaliningrad sits on the Baltic Sea, bracketed by numerous NATO nations.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nations
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For many countries and communities in the global south, AI represents an opportunity to leapfrog development.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The nation claims the investment is part of Saudi Vision 2030, a project driven by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to diversify the economy and situate Saudi Arabia as one of the world’s leading countries.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The World Nineball Tour, with its global player base representing over 40 nationalities, is poised to redefine the sport’s standing on the world stage, and Frazer is leading the charge.Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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There’s much to love about this massive set, but one of the most wonderful aspects of it is the variety of films on display, spanning genres, nationalities, and film styles.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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This means finding individuals from different areas and ethnicities to gain fresh perspectives.Jeff Maggs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The community is diverse with different faiths, denominations, ethnicities and views about Syria's government.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
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The relationship went both ways, with Hezbollah fighters serving as shock troops that bolstered Assad’s flagging army — an intervention the group justified as protecting Shiite minorities and shrines in Syria from Islamist and jihadi factions in the opposition.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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For minorities, the risk-reward calculus still tilts in favor of playing.Beryl Rosenstein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Nations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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