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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
Their nations have also tried to coordinate on policies toward Syria, where rebels recently toppled Bashar al-Assad, the longtime dictator.
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Edward Wong, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Together those nations have provided more than $126 billion in weapons and military training and assistance.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
And, of course, the cost-sharing revolution has utterly failed to control U.S. healthcare costs or bring about a healthier nation.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The Netherlands, despite its active resistance movement, is considered a collaborating nation.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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Edward Wong, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Together those nations have provided more than $126 billion in weapons and military training and assistance.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
And, of course, the cost-sharing revolution has utterly failed to control U.S. healthcare costs or bring about a healthier nation.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The Netherlands, despite its active resistance movement, is considered a collaborating nation.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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This would likely force states to cut services, further restrict eligibility or both.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Individuals should buy these bonds and voters in every state should press their local lawmakers to pass similar programs (New York and Massachusetts are the only other states that have issued green bonds, and Maryland is currently considering them).—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Around the same historical period, Israel instituted a divided education system based on nationality and religious observance, with four distinct school streams: Jewish secular, orthodox and ultra-orthodox schools taught primarily in Hebrew, and Arab schools taught in Arabic.—
Ayala Hendin,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Matt Freese* was among the best goalkeepers of any nationality in the 2024 MLS season, helping New York City FC outlast Cincinnati in the playoffs, including some shootout heroics.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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The geopolitical consequences are profound, especially as a new president prepares to take office: If Russia, or any other country, were found culpable for violent attacks on U.S. government personnel, Washington would likely feel compelled to forcefully respond.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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And researchers continue to conduct challenge trials with the goal of developing better vaccines than the ones on the market and now want to expand trials to other countries.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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Rather than treating disability as a standalone issue, HSBC's eight global employee networks collaborate to address how disability intersects with faith, gender, ethnicity, and other aspects of identity.—
Caroline Casey,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Among the two indigenous ethnicities in the territory — the Ngäbe and Buglé — the virus is particularly lethal for the young.—
Adam Williams,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
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Of course, the state’s senators, representatives and governor conduct the commonwealth’s business here.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Bratcher, executive director of Kentucky NORML, a cannabis advocacy organization, said employers in the commonwealth are still able to enforce drug-free workplace policies, including testing for THC.—
Marina Johnson,
The Enquirer,
1 Jan. 2025
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McDaniel said that a few years ago the Minority Coaches Advancement Association counted the number of minority head coaches by hand at the more than 500 programs at every level of the sport.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Three workshops have already been completed on the topics of digital marketing in Spanish, minority certification training and financial training in Spanish.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
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The state is trying to reinvigorate its signature race, the Preakness Stakes, with a weeks-long festival announced in December by Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2025
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By addressing diverse needs across race, gender and abilities, interactive education tools can foster collaboration and transparency.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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For family affairs, the International Spy Museum welcomes all ages.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
13 Jan. 2025
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But family members of people charged in Yolo County expressed hope for the outcome.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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