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nation

[ney-shuhn] / ˈneɪ ʃən /


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"Overall, UK electricity became slightly more polluting in 2025," concluded Carbon Brief, adding that the nation's electricity exports grew and imports fell last year.

From Barron's

“Washington was the nation’s father, Columbus its grandfather.”

From The Wall Street Journal

As a nation, our biggest challenge going into 2026 is to overcome our anger with each other.

From Salon

When prospective Caltech students applied in the fall for early admission, some faced a new, technologically advanced step in the selection process at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.

From Los Angeles Times

Garvey envisaged a new nation built by the descendants of African slaves.

From Salon