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patriot

[pey-tree-uht, -ot, pa-tree-uht] / ˈpeɪ tri ət, -ˌɒt, ˈpæ tri ət /


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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Sir Keir had worked with people across the House of Commons and described him as a "true patriot".

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The White House reshared the images on its own X account, dubbing the new document a "patriot passport".

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

He raved on X that she’s a “country music sensation” and “a true patriot and the woman I’m proud to call my partner in life.”

From Salon Apr. 24, 2026

"Everyone chooses their own path, according to their interests," he said, calling himself a "patriot".

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

Wintergreen accepted his role of digging and filling up holes with all the uncomplaining dedication of a true patriot.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

Willing remained on good terms, and profitably in business, with both the British and the patriots.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

A movie pitch of the Adams-Jefferson relationship might go like this: Two mismatched American patriots collaborate on the Declaration of Independence, then get diplomatic jobs in Europe and become besties.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

“This is being made as a gift from me and other people that are great patriots and spent a lot of money. We are building what will be the finest ballroom anywhere in the world.”

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

"The American patriots who pledged their lives to independence in 1776, were the heirs to this majestic inheritance," Trump said.

From Barron's Apr. 28, 2026

But, eventually, they permitted me to stay, and I discovered the great African patriots who fought against Western domination.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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