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nation

[ney-shuhn] / ˈneɪ ʃən /


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“Now we are a pure soccer nation with vibrant leagues at all levels.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous nation and a net oil importer.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

JG: If you got to watch a World Cup with fans of one team, what nation would you pick?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

On the evidence of the Scots' warm-up displays, there are signs they can achieve that against a similarly-ranked nation this weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In Washington, on the morning of April 19, the most solemn day in the history of the nation began with the president’s funeral.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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