patriot

Example Sentences

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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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Christian patriots, supposedly imperiled and opposed by a godless state, are encouraged to attend not merely to hear children’s books but to demonstrate their allegiance.

From Washington Post

“We are going to see who are the politicians, who are the grifters and who are the America First patriots,” Gorka said.

From Seattle Times

Echoing that theme, Mr. Meza testified that the purpose of the Proud Boys was to stop “patriots” and “innocent Americans” from being harmed.

From New York Times