patriot
Example Sentences
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Both Revere, the patriot, and Copley, the successful portraitist becoming a rich man, would have understood the symbolism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
He raved on X that she’s a “country music sensation” and “a true patriot and the woman I’m proud to call my partner in life.”
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
"He didn't want to, but he had do it. He was a patriot," Natalia explains, through her tears.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
"Regardless of what they say, to me, my son was a patriot, and that's what matters to me."
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
He was certain the public would hail him as a patriot for saving the country.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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