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nation

[ney-shuhn] / ˈneɪ ʃən /


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Issued just days before the nation celebrated its 250th birthday, the ruling was something to celebrate.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026

The Pacific nation of Marshall Islands cited its history as a nuclear test ground as it criticized China's ballistic missile test that landed in the Pacific Ocean.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

The weather was calm as we visited Jackdaw but it is clear the field is in the middle of a stormy debate about how to power the nation.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Not a day has gone by in this Cup without a decision that plunges a nation into rage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

The Brooklyn Chess Club, established just after the Civil War, was one of the most prestigious in the nation.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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