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patriot

noun as in person who loves his or her country

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Defiant, emotional and life-affirming, the film presents us with endearing patriots who love their country but hate its leaders, sucking us into a riveting tale with a powerful undertow.

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David Huerta is a respected leader, a patriot and an advocate for working people,” Newsom said in a statement at the time.

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“I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize Charlie Kirk as an American patriot and a steadfast champion for freedom of speech,” she said.

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As president, he revived and revitalized a network of youth clubs to train a new generation of militarized patriots.

Hong Kong has turned to tightly choreographed stage shows to deliver two of Beijing's top political messages to residents: vote for "patriots" and do not endanger national security.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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