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nation

[ney-shuhn] / ˈneɪ ʃən /


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"The era in which a terrorist group held an entire nation hostage is coming to an end."

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Construction work in the far east Asian nation is frequently beset by poor planning and project management, as well as design errors, research suggests.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“The nation is strong as is its commitment to the rule of law,” said one appellate judge, a Republican appointee.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The interview quickly racked up over 1.1 million views in less than 24 hours and was accompanied by a flood of YouTube comments praising Owens for humanizing addiction and bringing hope to a polarized nation.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

What would happen to Kievan Rus’ as a nation if only the tsar and his henchmen could use magic?

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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