anthem

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So when a lucrative commission comes to Y, inviting him to compose a patriotic anthem for the “victory generation,” you already know what his answer is.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The title takes its name from a folk song about longing and separation that is often dubbed South Korea's unofficial national anthem.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Some of the team initially sought asylum after they declined to sing the national anthem during a match.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

They had initially sought humanitarian visas to stay in Australia after concerns the team would face repercussions for staying silent during Iran's national anthem at their opening Asian Cup match.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

After we sang a welcoming song from the Catholic Hymnal, Mother Lucy read Matthew chapter five up to verse eleven, and then we sang the national anthem.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie