anthem

Example Sentences

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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

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

Nezza made waves last summer when she sang the national anthem in Spanish at a Dodgers game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The music, the anthem of Saturday night debauch, filtered to them through the jail stones that now enveloped them, isolated them with Junior Palmer.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy