nation
Example Sentences
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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.”
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
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